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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.55, 1,039.17 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.55, 1,039.17 and 432.48 is: 648.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.55 : 1,039.17 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.55/1,039.17 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.55x = 1,039.17 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.55x = 449,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,420.24/692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.94

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