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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.43, 948.99 and 540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.43, 948.99 and 540.81 is: 745.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.43 : 948.99 = 540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.43/948.99 = 540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.43x = 948.99 × 540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.43x = 513,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,222.27/688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.49

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