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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.52, 961.46 and 557.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.52, 961.46 and 557.39 is: 768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.52 : 961.46 = 557.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.52/961.46 = 557.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.52x = 961.46 × 557.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.52x = 535,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,900.60/697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.30

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