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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.53, 1,036.10 and 475.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.53, 1,036.10 and 475.45 is: 711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.53 : 1,036.10 = 475.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.53/1,036.10 = 475.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.53x = 1,036.10 × 475.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.53x = 492,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,611.37/692.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.32

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