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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.24, 1,036.84 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.24, 1,036.84 and 432.30 is: 647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.24 : 1,036.84 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.24/1,036.84 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.24x = 1,036.84 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.24x = 448,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,225.93/692.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.50

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