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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.66, 960.22 and 556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.66, 960.22 and 556.32 is: 766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.66 : 960.22 = 556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.66/960.22 = 556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.66x = 960.22 × 556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.66x = 534,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,189.59/696.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.79

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