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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.88, 1,039.61 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.88, 1,039.61 and 327.93 is: 492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.88 : 1,039.61 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.88/1,039.61 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.88x = 1,039.61 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.88x = 340,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,919.31/692.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.03

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