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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.33, 951.56 and 542.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.33, 951.56 and 542.71 is: 748.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.33 : 951.56 = 542.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.33/951.56 = 542.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.33x = 951.56 × 542.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.33x = 516,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,413.66/690.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.07

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