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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.96, 949.60 and 548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.96, 949.60 and 548.32 is: 756.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.96 : 949.60 = 548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.96/949.60 = 548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.96x = 949.60 × 548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.96x = 520,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,684.67/687.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.85

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