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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.17, 953.37 and 525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.17, 953.37 and 525.02 is: 724.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.17 : 953.37 = 525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.17/953.37 = 525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.17x = 953.37 × 525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.17x = 500,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,533.55/691.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.19

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