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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.26, 1,038.24 and 414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.26, 1,038.24 and 414.70 is: 621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.26 : 1,038.24 = 414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.26/1,038.24 = 414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.26x = 1,038.24 × 414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.26x = 430,558.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,558.13/692.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.96

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