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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.88, 955.07 and 552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.88, 955.07 and 552.75 is: 761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.88 : 955.07 = 552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.88/955.07 = 552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.88x = 955.07 × 552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.88x = 527,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,914.94/692.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.91

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