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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.61, 955.81 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.61, 955.81 and 412.80 is: 569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.61 : 955.81 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.61/955.81 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.61x = 955.81 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.61x = 394,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,554.14/692.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.66

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