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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.99, 1,037.46 and 618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.99, 1,037.46 and 618.88 is: 926.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.99 : 1,037.46 = 618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.99/1,037.46 = 618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.99x = 1,037.46 × 618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.99x = 642,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,063.24/692.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.51

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