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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.48, 1,037.76 and 417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.48, 1,037.76 and 417.92 is: 626.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.48 : 1,037.76 = 417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.48/1,037.76 = 417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.48x = 1,037.76 × 417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.48x = 433,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,700.66/692.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.30

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