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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.26, 1,038.69 and 476.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.26, 1,038.69 and 476.19 is: 714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.26 : 1,038.69 = 476.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.26/1,038.69 = 476.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.26x = 1,038.69 × 476.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.26x = 494,613.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,613.79/692.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.49

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