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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.89, 956.99 and 546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.89, 956.99 and 546.29 is: 753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.89 : 956.99 = 546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.89/956.99 = 546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.89x = 956.99 × 546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.89x = 522,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,791.34/693.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.42

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