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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 955.30 and 514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 955.30 and 514.92 is: 710.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 955.30 = 514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/955.30 = 514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 955.30 × 514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 491,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,903.08/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.92

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