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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691, 954.40 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691, 954.40 and 504.18 is: 696.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691 : 954.40 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691/954.40 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691x = 954.40 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691x = 481,189.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,189.39/691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.37

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