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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.11, 949.70 and 541.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.11, 949.70 and 541.85 is: 747.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.11 : 949.70 = 541.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.11/949.70 = 541.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.11x = 949.70 × 541.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.11x = 514,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,587.49/688.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.83

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