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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.26, 953.87 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.26, 953.87 and 411.54 is: 567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.26 : 953.87 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.26/953.87 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.26x = 953.87 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.26x = 392,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,555.66/691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.88

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