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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.60, 955.40 and 526.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.60, 955.40 and 526.55 is: 726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.60 : 955.40 = 526.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.60/955.40 = 526.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.60x = 955.40 × 526.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.60x = 503,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,058.46/692.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.34

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