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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.19, 953.13 and 533.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.19, 953.13 and 533.85 is: 736.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.19 : 953.13 = 533.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.19/953.13 = 533.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.19x = 953.13 × 533.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.19x = 508,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,825.05/691.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.16

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