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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.77, 951.03 and 541.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.77, 951.03 and 541.13 is: 747.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.77 : 951.03 = 541.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.77/951.03 = 541.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.77x = 951.03 × 541.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.77x = 514,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,626.11/688.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.17

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