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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.22, 996.42 and 692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.22, 996.42 and 692.30 is: 960.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.22 : 996.42 = 692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.22/996.42 = 692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.22x = 996.42 × 692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.22x = 689,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,821.57/718.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.46

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