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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.78, 1,036.47 and 475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.78, 1,036.47 and 475.70 is: 711.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.78 : 1,036.47 = 475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.78/1,036.47 = 475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.78x = 1,036.47 × 475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.78x = 493,048.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,048.78/692.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.70

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