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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.90, 955.98 and 398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.90, 955.98 and 398.12 is: 549.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.90 : 955.98 = 398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.90/955.98 = 398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.90x = 955.98 × 398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.90x = 380,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,594.76/692.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.28

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