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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.79, 1,039.29 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.79, 1,039.29 and 346.32 is: 519.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.79 : 1,039.29 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.79/1,039.29 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.79x = 1,039.29 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.79x = 359,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,926.91/692.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.53

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