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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.40, 951.19 and 542.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.40, 951.19 and 542.14 is: 749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.40 : 951.19 = 542.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.40/951.19 = 542.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.40x = 951.19 × 542.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.40x = 515,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,682.81/688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.10

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