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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.62, 957.62 and 662.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.62, 957.62 and 662.02 is: 915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.62 : 957.62 = 662.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.62/957.62 = 662.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.62x = 957.62 × 662.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.62x = 633,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,963.59/692.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.31

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