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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.94, 953.85 and 533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.94, 953.85 and 533.22 is: 736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.94 : 953.85 = 533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.94/953.85 = 533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.94x = 953.85 × 533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.94x = 508,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,609.51/690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.11

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