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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.16, 944 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.16, 944 and 545.92 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.16 : 944 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.16/944 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.16x = 944 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.16x = 515,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,348.48/684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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