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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.19, 961.01 and 556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.19, 961.01 and 556.86 is: 767.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.19 : 961.01 = 556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.19/961.01 = 556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.19x = 961.01 × 556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.19x = 535,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,145.24/697.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.58

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