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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.37, 957 and 553.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.37, 957 and 553.69 is: 764.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.37 : 957 = 553.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.37/957 = 553.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.37x = 957 × 553.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.37x = 529,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,881.33/693.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.21

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