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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.38, 1,036.75 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.38, 1,036.75 and 418.10 is: 626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.38 : 1,036.75 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.38/1,036.75 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.38x = 1,036.75 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.38x = 433,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,459.73/692.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.04

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