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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.65, 955.60 and 412.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.65, 955.60 and 412.57 is: 569.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.65 : 955.60 = 412.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.65/955.60 = 412.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.65x = 955.60 × 412.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.65x = 394,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,251.89/692.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.19

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