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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.28, 954.78 and 505.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.28, 954.78 and 505.56 is: 697.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.28 : 954.78 = 505.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.28/954.78 = 505.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.28x = 954.78 × 505.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.28x = 482,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,698.58/692.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.26

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