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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.98, 954.69 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.98, 954.69 and 397.04 is: 547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.98 : 954.69 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.98/954.69 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.98x = 954.69 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.98x = 379,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,045.34/691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.77

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