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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.75, 947.25 and 546.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.75, 947.25 and 546.66 is: 754.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.75 : 947.25 = 546.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.75/947.25 = 546.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.75x = 947.25 × 546.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.75x = 517,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,823.69/686.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.03

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