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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.57, 954.18 and 396.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.57, 954.18 and 396.83 is: 547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.57 : 954.18 = 396.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.57/954.18 = 396.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.57x = 954.18 × 396.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.57x = 378,647.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,647.25/691.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.52

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