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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.81, 960.49 and 556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.81, 960.49 and 556.48 is: 767.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.81 : 960.49 = 556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.81/960.49 = 556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.81x = 960.49 × 556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.81x = 534,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,495.37/696.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.06

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