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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.18, 953.53 and 425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.18, 953.53 and 425.39 is: 586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.18 : 953.53 = 425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.18/953.53 = 425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.18x = 953.53 × 425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.18x = 405,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,622.13/691.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.85

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