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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.84, 1,038.74 and 418.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.84, 1,038.74 and 418.86 is: 627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.84 : 1,038.74 = 418.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.84/1,038.74 = 418.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.84x = 1,038.74 × 418.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.84x = 435,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,086.90/692.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.98

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