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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.21, 954.61 and 515.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.21, 954.61 and 515.61 is: 711.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.21 : 954.61 = 515.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.21/954.61 = 515.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.21x = 954.61 × 515.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.21x = 492,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,205.36/692.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.06

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