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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.32, 953.72 and 504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.32, 953.72 and 504.36 is: 695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.32 : 953.72 = 504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.32/953.72 = 504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.32x = 953.72 × 504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.32x = 481,018.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,018.22/691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.80

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