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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 953.97 and 525.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 953.97 and 525.15 is: 724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 953.97 = 525.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/953.97 = 525.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 953.97 × 525.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 500,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,977.35/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.79

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