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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.69, 955.55 and 526.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.69, 955.55 and 526.61 is: 726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.69 : 955.55 = 526.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.69/955.55 = 526.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.69x = 955.55 × 526.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.69x = 503,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,205.89/692.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.46

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