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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.68, 958.08 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.68, 958.08 and 546.12 is: 754.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.68 : 958.08 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.68/958.08 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.68x = 958.08 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.68x = 523,226.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,226.65/693.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.28

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