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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.78, 954.71 and 397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.78, 954.71 and 397.05 is: 547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.78 : 954.71 = 397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.78/954.71 = 397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.78x = 954.71 × 397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.78x = 379,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,068.01/691.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.96

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