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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.49, 953.32 and 533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.49, 953.32 and 533.84 is: 735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.49 : 953.32 = 533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.49/953.32 = 533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.49x = 953.32 × 533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.49x = 508,920.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,920.61/691.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.98

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