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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.74, 955.66 and 412.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.74, 955.66 and 412.82 is: 569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.74 : 955.66 = 412.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.74/955.66 = 412.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.74x = 955.66 × 412.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.74x = 394,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,515.56/692.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.50

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