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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.62, 954.39 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.62, 954.39 and 396.84 is: 547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.62 : 954.39 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.62/954.39 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.62x = 954.39 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.62x = 378,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,740.13/691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.61

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