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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.13, 759.67 and 506.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.13, 759.67 and 506.98 is: 698.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.13 : 759.67 = 506.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.13/759.67 = 506.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.13x = 759.67 × 506.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.13x = 385,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,137.50/551.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.81

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