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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.31, 954.12 and 425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.31, 954.12 and 425.90 is: 587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.31 : 954.12 = 425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.31/954.12 = 425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.31x = 954.12 × 425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.31x = 406,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,354.94/691.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.81

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