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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.86, 954.98 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.86, 954.98 and 553.52 is: 761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.86 : 954.98 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.86/954.98 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.86x = 954.98 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.86x = 528,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,600.53/693.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.83

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