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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.01, 955.29 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.01, 955.29 and 426.50 is: 588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.01 : 955.29 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.01/955.29 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.01x = 955.29 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.01x = 407,431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,431.59/692.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.77

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