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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 944.55 and 537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 944.55 and 537.30 is: 741.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 944.55 = 537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/944.55 = 537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 944.55 × 537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 507,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,506.72/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.97

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