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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.64, 962.16 and 550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.64, 962.16 and 550.04 is: 758.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.64 : 962.16 = 550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.64/962.16 = 550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.64x = 962.16 × 550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.64x = 529,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,226.49/697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.60

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