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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.04, 955.90 and 609.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.04, 955.90 and 609.42 is: 841.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.04 : 955.90 = 609.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.04/955.90 = 609.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.04x = 955.90 × 609.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.04x = 582,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,544.58/692.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.78

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