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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.08, 950.85 and 597.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.08, 950.85 and 597.53 is: 822.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.08 : 950.85 = 597.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.08/950.85 = 597.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.08x = 950.85 × 597.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.08x = 568,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,156.65/691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.13

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