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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.13, 953.75 and 415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.13, 953.75 and 415.13 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.13 : 953.75 = 415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.13/953.75 = 415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.13x = 953.75 × 415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.13x = 395,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,926.51/691.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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