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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.96, 1,039.43 and 406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.96, 1,039.43 and 406.22 is: 609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.96 : 1,039.43 = 406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.96/1,039.43 = 406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.96x = 1,039.43 × 406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.96x = 422,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,233.07/692.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.32

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