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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.03, 944.43 and 545.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.03, 944.43 and 545.62 is: 752.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.03 : 944.43 = 545.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.03/944.43 = 545.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.03x = 944.43 × 545.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.03x = 515,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,299.90/685.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.23

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