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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.65, 1,036.54 and 483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.65, 1,036.54 and 483.40 is: 723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.65 : 1,036.54 = 483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.65/1,036.54 = 483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.65x = 1,036.54 × 483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.65x = 501,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,063.44/692.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.40

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