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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.81, 954.59 and 397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.81, 954.59 and 397.02 is: 547.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.81 : 954.59 = 397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.81/954.59 = 397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.81x = 954.59 × 397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.81x = 378,992.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,992.92/691.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.83

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