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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.44, 954.35 and 621.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.44, 954.35 and 621.38 is: 857.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.44 : 954.35 = 621.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.44/954.35 = 621.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.44x = 954.35 × 621.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.44x = 593,014.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,014.00/691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.65

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