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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.97, 1,036.60 and 632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.97, 1,036.60 and 632.14 is: 945.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.97 : 1,036.60 = 632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.97/1,036.60 = 632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.97x = 1,036.60 × 632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.97x = 655,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,278.41/692.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.61

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