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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.58, 954.36 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.58, 954.36 and 396.92 is: 547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.58 : 954.36 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.58/954.36 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.58x = 954.36 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.58x = 378,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,804.57/691.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.74

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