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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.40, 1,037.34 and 577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.40, 1,037.34 and 577.02 is: 864.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.40 : 1,037.34 = 577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.40/1,037.34 = 577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.40x = 1,037.34 × 577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.40x = 598,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,565.93/692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.48

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