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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.83, 953.36 and 541.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.83, 953.36 and 541.63 is: 747.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.83 : 953.36 = 541.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.83/953.36 = 541.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.83x = 953.36 × 541.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.83x = 516,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,367.46/690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.46

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