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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.57, 960.27 and 553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.57, 960.27 and 553.50 is: 764.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.57 : 960.27 = 553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.57/960.27 = 553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.57x = 960.27 × 553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.57x = 531,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,506.68/695.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.13

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