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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.05, 1,034.91 and 397.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.05, 1,034.91 and 397.66 is: 595.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.05 : 1,034.91 = 397.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.05/1,034.91 = 397.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.05x = 1,034.91 × 397.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.05x = 411,540.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,540.32/691.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.53

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