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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.92, 1,038.90 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.92, 1,038.90 and 276.18 is: 414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.92 : 1,038.90 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.92/1,038.90 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.92x = 1,038.90 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.92x = 286,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,923.40/692.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.08

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