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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 952.76 and 543.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 952.76 and 543.58 is: 749.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 952.76 = 543.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/952.76 = 543.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 952.76 × 543.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 517,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,900.26/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.28

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