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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.01, 952.87 and 533.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.01, 952.87 and 533.66 is: 735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.01 : 952.87 = 533.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.01/952.87 = 533.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.01x = 952.87 × 533.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.01x = 508,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,509.65/691.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.90

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