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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.82, 1,040.16 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.82, 1,040.16 and 364.02 is: 546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.82 : 1,040.16 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.82/1,040.16 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.82x = 1,040.16 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.82x = 378,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,639.04/692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.52

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