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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.01, 961.49 and 555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.01, 961.49 and 555.94 is: 768.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.01 : 961.49 = 555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.01/961.49 = 555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.01x = 961.49 × 555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.01x = 534,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,530.75/696.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.00

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