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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.46, 1,037.88 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.46, 1,037.88 and 379.44 is: 568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.46 : 1,037.88 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.46/1,037.88 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.46x = 1,037.88 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.46x = 393,813.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,813.19/692.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.72

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