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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.74, 956.90 and 546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.74, 956.90 and 546.32 is: 753.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.74 : 956.90 = 546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.74/956.90 = 546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.74x = 956.90 × 546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.74x = 522,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,773.61/693.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.56

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