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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.28, 954.90 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.28, 954.90 and 534.66 is: 737.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.28 : 954.90 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.28/954.90 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.28x = 954.90 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.28x = 510,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,546.83/692.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.49

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