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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.30, 1,039.95 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.30, 1,039.95 and 418.52 is: 628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.30 : 1,039.95 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.30/1,039.95 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.30x = 1,039.95 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.30x = 435,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,234.67/692.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.68

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