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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.96, 953.74 and 551.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.96, 953.74 and 551.32 is: 760.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.96 : 953.74 = 551.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.96/953.74 = 551.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.96x = 953.74 × 551.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.96x = 525,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,815.94/690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.99

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