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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.60, 952.14 and 543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.60, 952.14 and 543 is: 748.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.60 : 952.14 = 543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.60/952.14 = 543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.60x = 952.14 × 543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.60x = 517,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,012.02/690.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.64

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