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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.96, 955.10 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.96, 955.10 and 553.04 is: 763.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.96 : 955.10 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.96/955.10 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.96x = 955.10 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.96x = 528,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,212.27/691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.36

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