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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 950.04 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 950.04 and 548.40 is: 757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 950.04 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/950.04 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 950.04 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 521,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,001.94/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.18

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