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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.37, 945.36 and 545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.37, 945.36 and 545.27 is: 752.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.37 : 945.36 = 545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.37/945.36 = 545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.37x = 945.36 × 545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.37x = 515,476.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,476.45/685.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.11

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