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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.72, 954.57 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.72, 954.57 and 397.08 is: 547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.72 : 954.57 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.72/954.57 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.72x = 954.57 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.72x = 379,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,040.66/691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.97

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