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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.28, 1,035.72 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.28, 1,035.72 and 475.20 is: 710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.28 : 1,035.72 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.28/1,035.72 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.28x = 1,035.72 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.28x = 492,174.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,174.14/692.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.95

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