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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.57, 1,037.24 and 418.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.57, 1,037.24 and 418.05 is: 626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.57 : 1,037.24 = 418.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.57/1,037.24 = 418.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.57x = 1,037.24 × 418.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.57x = 433,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,616.09/692.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.10

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