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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.29, 954.34 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.29, 954.34 and 533.58 is: 736.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.29 : 954.34 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.29/954.34 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.29x = 954.34 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.29x = 509,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,217.40/691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.62

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