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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 954.32 and 525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 954.32 and 525.99 is: 725.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 954.32 = 525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/954.32 = 525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 954.32 × 525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 501,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,960.15/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.55

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