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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.62, 955.78 and 412.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.62, 955.78 and 412.79 is: 569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.62 : 955.78 = 412.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.62/955.78 = 412.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.62x = 955.78 × 412.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.62x = 394,532.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,532.94/692.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.63

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