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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.50, 955.52 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.50, 955.52 and 412.68 is: 569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.50 : 955.52 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.50/955.52 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.50x = 955.52 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.50x = 394,323.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,323.99/692.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.42

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