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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.02, 958.60 and 548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.02, 958.60 and 548.58 is: 757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.02 : 958.60 = 548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.02/958.60 = 548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.02x = 958.60 × 548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.02x = 525,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,868.79/694.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.71

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