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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.63, 955.96 and 412.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.63, 955.96 and 412.91 is: 569.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.63 : 955.96 = 412.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.63/955.96 = 412.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.63x = 955.96 × 412.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.63x = 394,719.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,719.63/692.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.89

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