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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.54, 1,036.56 and 626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.54, 1,036.56 and 626.90 is: 938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.54 : 1,036.56 = 626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.54/1,036.56 = 626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.54x = 1,036.56 × 626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.54x = 649,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,819.46/692.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.31

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