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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.76, 955.90 and 412.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.76, 955.90 and 412.99 is: 569.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.76 : 955.90 = 412.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.76/955.90 = 412.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.76x = 955.90 × 412.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.76x = 394,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,777.14/692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.86

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