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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.81, 954.53 and 505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.81, 954.53 and 505.40 is: 697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.81 : 954.53 = 505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.81/954.53 = 505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.81x = 954.53 × 505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.81x = 482,419.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,419.46/691.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.33

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