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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.41, 953.13 and 540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.41, 953.13 and 540.72 is: 746.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.41 : 953.13 = 540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.41/953.13 = 540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.41x = 953.13 × 540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.41x = 515,376.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,376.45/690.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.48

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