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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.21, 955.14 and 552.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.21, 955.14 and 552.71 is: 762.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.21 : 955.14 = 552.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.21/955.14 = 552.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.21x = 955.14 × 552.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.21x = 527,915.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,915.43/692.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.65

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