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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.74, 954.60 and 397.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.74, 954.60 and 397.06 is: 547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.74 : 954.60 = 397.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.74/954.60 = 397.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.74x = 954.60 × 397.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.74x = 379,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,033.48/691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.94

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