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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.26, 1,038.38 and 399.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.26, 1,038.38 and 399.58 is: 599.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.26 : 1,038.38 = 399.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.26/1,038.38 = 399.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.26x = 1,038.38 × 399.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.26x = 414,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,915.88/692.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.36

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