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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.74, 951.86 and 391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.74, 951.86 and 391 is: 539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.74 : 951.86 = 391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.74/951.86 = 391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.74x = 951.86 × 391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.74x = 372,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,177.26/689.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.59

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