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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.24, 1,036.23 and 402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.24, 1,036.23 and 402.80 is: 602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.24 : 1,036.23 = 402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.24/1,036.23 = 402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.24x = 1,036.23 × 402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.24x = 417,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,393.44/692.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.96

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