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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.83, 954.52 and 505.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.83, 954.52 and 505.58 is: 697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.83 : 954.52 = 505.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.83/954.52 = 505.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.83x = 954.52 × 505.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.83x = 482,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,580.19/691.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.54

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