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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.94, 945.44 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.94, 945.44 and 554.90 is: 764.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.94 : 945.44 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.94/945.44 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.94x = 945.44 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.94x = 524,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,624.66/685.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.83

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