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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.89, 955.17 and 545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.89, 955.17 and 545.26 is: 751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.89 : 955.17 = 545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.89/955.17 = 545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.89x = 955.17 × 545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.89x = 520,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,815.99/692.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.66

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