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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.70, 955.98 and 398.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.70, 955.98 and 398.07 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.70 : 955.98 = 398.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.70/955.98 = 398.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.70x = 955.98 × 398.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.70x = 380,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,546.96/692.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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