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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.75, 956.34 and 413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.75, 956.34 and 413.08 is: 570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.75 : 956.34 = 413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.75/956.34 = 413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.75x = 956.34 × 413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.75x = 395,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,042.54/692.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.25

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