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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.51, 955.85 and 412.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.51, 955.85 and 412.94 is: 569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.51 : 955.85 = 412.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.51/955.85 = 412.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.51x = 955.85 × 412.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.51x = 394,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,709.02/692.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.97

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