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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.33, 1,037.41 and 435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.33, 1,037.41 and 435.29 is: 652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.33 : 1,037.41 = 435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.33/1,037.41 = 435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.33x = 1,037.41 × 435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.33x = 451,574.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,574.20/692.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.25

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