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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.45, 955.65 and 426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.45, 955.65 and 426.92 is: 589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.45 : 955.65 = 426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.45/955.65 = 426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.45x = 955.65 × 426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.45x = 407,985.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,985.89/692.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.19

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