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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.58, 956.97 and 553.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.58, 956.97 and 553.83 is: 765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.58 : 956.97 = 553.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.58/956.97 = 553.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.58x = 956.97 × 553.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.58x = 529,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,998.70/692.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.25

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