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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.44, 1,038.98 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.44, 1,038.98 and 345.76 is: 518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.44 : 1,038.98 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.44/1,038.98 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.44x = 1,038.98 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.44x = 359,237.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,237.72/692.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.80

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