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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.29, 953.12 and 602.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.29, 953.12 and 602.78 is: 831.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.29 : 953.12 = 602.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.29/953.12 = 602.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.29x = 953.12 × 602.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.29x = 574,518.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,518.41/691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.08

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