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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.62, 955.82 and 412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.62, 955.82 and 412.98 is: 569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.62 : 955.82 = 412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.62/955.82 = 412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.62x = 955.82 × 412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.62x = 394,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,735.58/692.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.92

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