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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.89, 955.53 and 535.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.89, 955.53 and 535.27 is: 738.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.89 : 955.53 = 535.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.89/955.53 = 535.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.89x = 955.53 × 535.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.89x = 511,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,466.54/692.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.16

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