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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.89, 954.78 and 397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.89, 954.78 and 397.15 is: 548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.89 : 954.78 = 397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.89/954.78 = 397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.89x = 954.78 × 397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.89x = 379,184.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,184.12/691.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.05

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