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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.80, 1,037.76 and 475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.80, 1,037.76 and 475.84 is: 712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.80 : 1,037.76 = 475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.80/1,037.76 = 475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.80x = 1,037.76 × 475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.80x = 493,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,807.72/692.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.77

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