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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.99, 955.05 and 426.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.99, 955.05 and 426.58 is: 588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.99 : 955.05 = 426.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.99/955.05 = 426.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.99x = 955.05 × 426.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.99x = 407,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,405.23/691.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.74

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