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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.38, 955.94 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.38, 955.94 and 534.74 is: 738.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.38 : 955.94 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.38/955.94 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.38x = 955.94 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.38x = 511,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,179.36/692.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.29

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