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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.58, 1,041.21 and 607.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.58, 1,041.21 and 607.62 is: 913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.58 : 1,041.21 = 607.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.58/1,041.21 = 607.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.58x = 1,041.21 × 607.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.58x = 632,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,660.02/692.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.48

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