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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.28, 1,036.80 and 555.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.28, 1,036.80 and 555.46 is: 831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.28 : 1,036.80 = 555.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.28/1,036.80 = 555.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.28x = 1,036.80 × 555.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.28x = 575,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,900.93/692.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.89

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