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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.26, 944.10 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.26, 944.10 and 554.04 is: 763.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.26 : 944.10 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.26/944.10 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.26x = 944.10 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.26x = 523,069.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,069.16/685.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.31

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