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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.58, 1,038.96 and 538.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.58, 1,038.96 and 538.50 is: 807.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.58 : 1,038.96 = 538.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.58/1,038.96 = 538.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.58x = 1,038.96 × 538.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.58x = 559,479.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,479.96/692.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.82

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