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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.52, 955.34 and 412.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.52, 955.34 and 412.57 is: 569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.52 : 955.34 = 412.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.52/955.34 = 412.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.52x = 955.34 × 412.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.52x = 394,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,139.85/692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.14

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