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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.22, 1,036.61 and 402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.22, 1,036.61 and 402.78 is: 603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.22 : 1,036.61 = 402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.22/1,036.61 = 402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.22x = 1,036.61 × 402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.22x = 417,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,525.78/692.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.17

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