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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.79, 954.63 and 397.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.79, 954.63 and 397.07 is: 547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.79 : 954.63 = 397.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.79/954.63 = 397.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.79x = 954.63 × 397.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.79x = 379,054.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,054.93/691.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.93

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