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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.98, 950.36 and 541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.98, 950.36 and 541.56 is: 747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.98 : 950.36 = 541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.98/950.36 = 541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.98x = 950.36 × 541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.98x = 514,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,674.25/688.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.01

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