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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.27, 951.12 and 597.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.27, 951.12 and 597.71 is: 822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.27 : 951.12 = 597.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.27/951.12 = 597.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.27x = 951.12 × 597.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.27x = 568,496.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,496.31/691.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.40

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