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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.95, 941.48 and 543.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.95, 941.48 and 543.12 is: 748.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.95 : 941.48 = 543.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.95/941.48 = 543.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.95x = 941.48 × 543.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.95x = 511,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,333.90/682.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.72

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