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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.59, 951.12 and 550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.59, 951.12 and 550.04 is: 756.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.59 : 951.12 = 550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.59/951.12 = 550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.59x = 951.12 × 550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.59x = 523,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,154.73/691.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.45

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