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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.75, 1,039.13 and 658.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.75, 1,039.13 and 658.15 is: 987.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.75 : 1,039.13 = 658.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.75/1,039.13 = 658.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.75x = 1,039.13 × 658.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.75x = 683,903.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,903.41/692.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.23

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