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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.61, 953.76 and 533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.61, 953.76 and 533.99 is: 736.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.61 : 953.76 = 533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.61/953.76 = 533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.61x = 953.76 × 533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.61x = 509,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,298.30/691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.40

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