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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.53, 954.06 and 392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.53, 954.06 and 392.74 is: 541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.53 : 954.06 = 392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.53/954.06 = 392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.53x = 954.06 × 392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.53x = 374,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,693.67/691.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.84

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