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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.17, 953.40 and 504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.17, 953.40 and 504.43 is: 695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.17 : 953.40 = 504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.17/953.40 = 504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.17x = 953.40 × 504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.17x = 480,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,923.56/691.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.81

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