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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.76, 1,038.08 and 518.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.76, 1,038.08 and 518.60 is: 777.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.76 : 1,038.08 = 518.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.76/1,038.08 = 518.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.76x = 1,038.08 × 518.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.76x = 538,348.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,348.29/692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.11

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