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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.57, 1,037.63 and 617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.57, 1,037.63 and 617.24 is: 924.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.57 : 1,037.63 = 617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.57/1,037.63 = 617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.57x = 1,037.63 × 617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.57x = 640,461.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,461.55/692.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.77

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