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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.66, 956.97 and 527.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.66, 956.97 and 527.54 is: 728.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.66 : 956.97 = 527.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.66/956.97 = 527.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.66x = 956.97 × 527.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.66x = 504,839.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,839.95/692.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.84

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