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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.97, 763.88 and 503.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.97, 763.88 and 503.09 is: 694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.97 : 763.88 = 503.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.97/763.88 = 503.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.97x = 763.88 × 503.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.97x = 384,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,298.70/552.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.97

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