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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.55, 955.71 and 397.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.55, 955.71 and 397.86 is: 549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.55 : 955.71 = 397.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.55/955.71 = 397.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.55x = 955.71 × 397.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.55x = 380,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,238.78/692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.04

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