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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.74, 955.52 and 545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.74, 955.52 and 545.32 is: 752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.74 : 955.52 = 545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.74/955.52 = 545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.74x = 955.52 × 545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.74x = 521,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,064.17/692.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.18

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