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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.89, 954.02 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.89, 954.02 and 515.16 is: 710.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.89 : 954.02 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.89/954.02 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.89x = 954.02 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.89x = 491,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,472.94/691.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.33

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