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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.90, 1,036.40 and 507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.90, 1,036.40 and 507.92 is: 759.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.90 : 1,036.40 = 507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.90/1,036.40 = 507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.90x = 1,036.40 × 507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.90x = 526,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,406.40/692.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.71

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