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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.35, 1,036.10 and 537.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.35, 1,036.10 and 537.29 is: 804.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.35 : 1,036.10 = 537.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.35/1,036.10 = 537.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.35x = 1,036.10 × 537.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.35x = 556,682.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,682.19/692.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.05

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