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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.83, 955.90 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.83, 955.90 and 398.08 is: 549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.83 : 955.90 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.83/955.90 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.83x = 955.90 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.83x = 380,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,524.67/692.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.23

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