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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.89, 1,039.52 and 446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.89, 1,039.52 and 446.18 is: 669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.89 : 1,039.52 = 446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.89/1,039.52 = 446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.89x = 1,039.52 × 446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.89x = 463,808.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,808.95/692.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.39

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