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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.79, 955.80 and 426.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.79, 955.80 and 426.93 is: 589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.79 : 955.80 = 426.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.79/955.80 = 426.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.79x = 955.80 × 426.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.79x = 408,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,059.69/692.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.01

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