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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.78, 954.30 and 593.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.78, 954.30 and 593.77 is: 819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.78 : 954.30 = 593.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.78/954.30 = 593.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.78x = 954.30 × 593.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.78x = 566,634.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,634.71/691.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.10

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