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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.59, 953.97 and 550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.59, 953.97 and 550.52 is: 760.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.59 : 953.97 = 550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.59/953.97 = 550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.59x = 953.97 × 550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.59x = 525,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,181.95/690.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.48

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