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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.37, 1,038.15 and 418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.37, 1,038.15 and 418.30 is: 627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.37 : 1,038.15 = 418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.37/1,038.15 = 418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.37x = 1,038.15 × 418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.37x = 434,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,255.55/692.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.20

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