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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.49, 1,036.71 and 618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.49, 1,036.71 and 618.38 is: 925.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.49 : 1,036.71 = 618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.49/1,036.71 = 618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.49x = 1,036.71 × 618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.49x = 641,080.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,080.73/692.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.76

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