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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.78, 952.41 and 620.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.78, 952.41 and 620.26 is: 853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.78 : 952.41 = 620.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.78/952.41 = 620.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.78x = 952.41 × 620.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.78x = 590,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,741.83/691.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.94

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