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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.91, 1,040.48 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.91, 1,040.48 and 433.44 is: 650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.91 : 1,040.48 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.91/1,040.48 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.91x = 1,040.48 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.91x = 450,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,983.48/692.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.85

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