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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.23, 949.32 and 540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.23, 949.32 and 540.81 is: 745.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.23 : 949.32 = 540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.23/949.32 = 540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.23x = 949.32 × 540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.23x = 513,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,401.75/688.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.97

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