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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.54, 957.06 and 618.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.54, 957.06 and 618.72 is: 855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.54 : 957.06 = 618.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.54/957.06 = 618.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.54x = 957.06 × 618.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.54x = 592,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,152.16/692.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.05

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