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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.38, 954.81 and 682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.38, 954.81 and 682.29 is: 942.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.38 : 954.81 = 682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.38/954.81 = 682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.38x = 954.81 × 682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.38x = 651,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,457.31/691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.26

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