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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690, 951.08 and 540.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690, 951.08 and 540.35 is: 744.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690 : 951.08 = 540.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690/951.08 = 540.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690x = 951.08 × 540.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690x = 513,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,916.08/690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.81

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