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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.55, 956.91 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.55, 956.91 and 495.72 is: 684.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.55 : 956.91 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.55/956.91 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.55x = 956.91 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.55x = 474,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,361.28/692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.95

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