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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.52, 1,037.82 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.52, 1,037.82 and 555 is: 831.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.52 : 1,037.82 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.52/1,037.82 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.52x = 1,037.82 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.52x = 575,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,990.10/692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.73

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