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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.40, 955.44 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.40, 955.44 and 426.96 is: 589.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.40 : 955.44 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.40/955.44 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.40x = 955.44 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.40x = 407,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,934.66/692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.16

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