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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.63, 1,035.48 and 538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.63, 1,035.48 and 538.70 is: 805.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.63 : 1,035.48 = 538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.63/1,035.48 = 538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.63x = 1,035.48 × 538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.63x = 557,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,815.74/692.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.36

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