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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.08, 952.74 and 551.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.08, 952.74 and 551.67 is: 760.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.08 : 952.74 = 551.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.08/952.74 = 551.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.08x = 952.74 × 551.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.08x = 525,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,598.08/691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.55

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