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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.96, 945.44 and 545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.96, 945.44 and 545.32 is: 752.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.96 : 945.44 = 545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.96/945.44 = 545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.96x = 945.44 × 545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.96x = 515,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,567.34/684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.70

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