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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.56, 954.04 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.56, 954.04 and 534.24 is: 737.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.56 : 954.04 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.56/954.04 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.56x = 954.04 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.56x = 509,686.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,686.33/691.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.01

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