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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.74, 951.94 and 543.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.74, 951.94 and 543.47 is: 750.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.74 : 951.94 = 543.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.74/951.94 = 543.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.74x = 951.94 × 543.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.74x = 517,350.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,350.83/689.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.07

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