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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.52, 955.52 and 526.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.52, 955.52 and 526.48 is: 726.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.52 : 955.52 = 526.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.52/955.52 = 526.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.52x = 955.52 × 526.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.52x = 503,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,062.17/692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.42

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