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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.56, 954.32 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.56, 954.32 and 396.80 is: 547.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.56 : 954.32 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.56/954.32 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.56x = 954.32 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.56x = 378,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,667.42/691.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.56

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