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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 953.82 and 429.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 953.82 and 429.21 is: 592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 953.82 = 429.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/953.82 = 429.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 953.82 × 429.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 409,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,389.08/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.29

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