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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 954.70 and 397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 954.70 and 397.12 is: 548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 954.70 = 397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/954.70 = 397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 954.70 × 397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 379,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,130.46/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.00

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