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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.88, 1,037.90 and 461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.88, 1,037.90 and 461.03 is: 690.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.88 : 1,037.90 = 461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.88/1,037.90 = 461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.88x = 1,037.90 × 461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.88x = 478,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,501.92/692.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.59

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