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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.92, 955.02 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.92, 955.02 and 517.96 is: 713.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.92 : 955.02 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.92/955.02 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.92x = 955.02 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.92x = 494,662.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,662.16/692.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.88

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