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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.31, 1,038.57 and 623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.31, 1,038.57 and 623.46 is: 935.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.31 : 1,038.57 = 623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.31/1,038.57 = 623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.31x = 1,038.57 × 623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.31x = 647,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,506.85/692.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.28

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