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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.42, 955.77 and 412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.42, 955.77 and 412.74 is: 569.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.42 : 955.77 = 412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.42/955.77 = 412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.42x = 955.77 × 412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.42x = 394,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,480.27/692.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.72

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