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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.72, 954.38 and 411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.72, 954.38 and 411.92 is: 568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.72 : 954.38 = 411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.72/954.38 = 411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.72x = 954.38 × 411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.72x = 393,128.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,128.21/691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.33

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