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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.43, 1,037.73 and 400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.43, 1,037.73 and 400.13 is: 599.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.43 : 1,037.73 = 400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.43/1,037.73 = 400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.43x = 1,037.73 × 400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.43x = 415,221.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,221.72/692.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.66

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