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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.35, 961.92 and 555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.35, 961.92 and 555.95 is: 767.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.35 : 961.92 = 555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.35/961.92 = 555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.35x = 961.92 × 555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.35x = 534,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,774.61/696.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.97

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