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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.30, 944.06 and 545.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.30, 944.06 and 545.37 is: 751.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.30 : 944.06 = 545.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.30/944.06 = 545.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.30x = 944.06 × 545.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.30x = 514,862.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,862.00/685.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.29

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