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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.70, 949.18 and 541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.70, 949.18 and 541 is: 746.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.70 : 949.18 = 541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.70/949.18 = 541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.70x = 949.18 × 541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.70x = 513,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,506.38/687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.70

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