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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 954.87 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 954.87 and 393.16 is: 542.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 954.87 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/954.87 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 954.87 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 375,420.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,420.41/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.57

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