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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.22, 1,036.16 and 517.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.22, 1,036.16 and 517.86 is: 775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.22 : 1,036.16 = 517.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.22/1,036.16 = 517.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.22x = 1,036.16 × 517.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.22x = 536,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,585.82/692.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.17

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