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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.91, 962.07 and 556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.91, 962.07 and 556.88 is: 768.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.91 : 962.07 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.91/962.07 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.91x = 962.07 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.91x = 535,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,759.95/696.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.76

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