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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.12, 955.02 and 412.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.12, 955.02 and 412.35 is: 568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.12 : 955.02 = 412.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.12/955.02 = 412.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.12x = 955.02 × 412.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.12x = 393,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,802.50/692.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.98

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