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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.83, 1,038.16 and 435.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.83, 1,038.16 and 435.79 is: 653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.83 : 1,038.16 = 435.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.83/1,038.16 = 435.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.83x = 1,038.16 × 435.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.83x = 452,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,419.75/692.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.00

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