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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.22, 1,037.76 and 497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.22, 1,037.76 and 497.08 is: 745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.22 : 1,037.76 = 497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.22/1,037.76 = 497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.22x = 1,037.76 × 497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.22x = 515,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,849.74/692.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.21

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