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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.68, 955.86 and 412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.68, 955.86 and 412.92 is: 569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.68 : 955.86 = 412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.68/955.86 = 412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.68x = 955.86 × 412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.68x = 394,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,693.71/692.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.81

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