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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.93, 1,045.41 and 552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.93, 1,045.41 and 552.75 is: 829.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.93 : 1,045.41 = 552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.93/1,045.41 = 552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.93x = 1,045.41 × 552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.93x = 577,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,850.38/696.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.14

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