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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.33, 952.93 and 543.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.33, 952.93 and 543.71 is: 749.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.33 : 952.93 = 543.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.33/952.93 = 543.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.33x = 952.93 × 543.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.33x = 518,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,117.57/691.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.45

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