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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.67, 1,037.65 and 460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.67, 1,037.65 and 460.88 is: 690.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.67 : 1,037.65 = 460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.67/1,037.65 = 460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.67x = 1,037.65 × 460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.67x = 478,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,232.13/692.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.42

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