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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.76, 1,039.14 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.76, 1,039.14 and 172.76 is: 259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.76 : 1,039.14 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.76/1,039.14 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.76x = 1,039.14 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.76x = 179,521.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,521.83/692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.14

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