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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.66, 955.73 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.66, 955.73 and 416.82 is: 575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.66 : 955.73 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.66/955.73 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.66x = 955.73 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.66x = 398,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,367.38/692.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.13

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