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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.86, 954.72 and 397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.86, 954.72 and 397.14 is: 548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.86 : 954.72 = 397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.86/954.72 = 397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.86x = 954.72 × 397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.86x = 379,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,157.50/691.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.03

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