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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.51, 958.26 and 554.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.51, 958.26 and 554.77 is: 766.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.51 : 958.26 = 554.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.51/958.26 = 554.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.51x = 958.26 × 554.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.51x = 531,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,615.19/693.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.56

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