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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.56, 950.03 and 541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.56, 950.03 and 541.35 is: 748.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.56 : 950.03 = 541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.56/950.03 = 541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.56x = 950.03 × 541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.56x = 514,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,296.03/687.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.01

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