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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.66, 1,039.31 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.66, 1,039.31 and 400.16 is: 600.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.66 : 1,039.31 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.66/1,039.31 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.66x = 1,039.31 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.66x = 415,883.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,883.09/692.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.42

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