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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.42, 955.60 and 544.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.42, 955.60 and 544.73 is: 751.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.42 : 955.60 = 544.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.42/955.60 = 544.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.42x = 955.60 × 544.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.42x = 520,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,537.85/692.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.77

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