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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.36, 955.56 and 513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.36, 955.56 and 513.32 is: 708.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.36 : 955.56 = 513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.36/955.56 = 513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.36x = 955.56 × 513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.36x = 490,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,508.06/692.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.46

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