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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.96, 953.10 and 544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.96, 953.10 and 544.08 is: 750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.96 : 953.10 = 544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.96/953.10 = 544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.96x = 953.10 × 544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.96x = 518,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,562.65/690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.50

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