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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.27, 962.76 and 549.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.27, 962.76 and 549.64 is: 758.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.27 : 962.76 = 549.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.27/962.76 = 549.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.27x = 962.76 × 549.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.27x = 529,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,171.41/697.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.92

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