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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.92, 1,037.61 and 461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.92, 1,037.61 and 461.46 is: 691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.92 : 1,037.61 = 461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.92/1,037.61 = 461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.92x = 1,037.61 × 461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.92x = 478,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,819.40/692.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.02

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