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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.65, 954.50 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.65, 954.50 and 396.93 is: 547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.65 : 954.50 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.65/954.50 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.65x = 954.50 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.65x = 378,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,867.70/691.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.77

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