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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.36, 1,036.02 and 418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.36, 1,036.02 and 418.60 is: 626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.36 : 1,036.02 = 418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.36/1,036.02 = 418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.36x = 1,036.02 × 418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.36x = 433,677.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,677.97/692.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.38

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