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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.99, 958.11 and 553.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.99, 958.11 and 553.86 is: 764.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.99 : 958.11 = 553.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.99/958.11 = 553.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.99x = 958.11 × 553.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.99x = 530,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,658.80/693.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.65

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