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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.40, 955.53 and 426.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.40, 955.53 and 426.93 is: 589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.40 : 955.53 = 426.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.40/955.53 = 426.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.40x = 955.53 × 426.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.40x = 407,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,944.42/692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.17

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