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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.74, 954.14 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.74, 954.14 and 544.32 is: 750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.74 : 954.14 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.74/954.14 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.74x = 954.14 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.74x = 519,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,357.48/691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.80

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