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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.55, 955.82 and 423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.55, 955.82 and 423.52 is: 584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.55 : 955.82 = 423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.55/955.82 = 423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.55x = 955.82 × 423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.55x = 404,809.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,809.05/692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.52

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