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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 952.98 and 550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 952.98 and 550.37 is: 759.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 952.98 = 550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/952.98 = 550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 952.98 × 550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 524,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,491.60/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.78

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