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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.77, 955.56 and 545.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.77, 955.56 and 545.15 is: 751.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.77 : 955.56 = 545.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.77/955.56 = 545.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.77x = 955.56 × 545.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.77x = 520,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,923.53/692.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.94

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