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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.84, 1,039.74 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.84, 1,039.74 and 308.12 is: 462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.84 : 1,039.74 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.84/1,039.74 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.84x = 1,039.74 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.84x = 320,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,364.69/692.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.39

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