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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.58, 955.92 and 412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.58, 955.92 and 412.98 is: 570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.58 : 955.92 = 412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.58/955.92 = 412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.58x = 955.92 × 412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.58x = 394,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,775.84/692.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.01

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