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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.72, 1,038.17 and 619.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.72, 1,038.17 and 619.16 is: 927.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.72 : 1,038.17 = 619.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.72/1,038.17 = 619.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.72x = 1,038.17 × 619.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.72x = 642,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,785.05/692.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.92

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