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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.98, 954.02 and 559.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.98, 954.02 and 559.06 is: 770.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.98 : 954.02 = 559.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.98/954.02 = 559.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.98x = 954.02 × 559.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.98x = 533,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,350.60/691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.76

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