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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.65, 962.77 and 398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.65, 962.77 and 398.94 is: 550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.65 : 962.77 = 398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.65/962.77 = 398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.65x = 962.77 × 398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.65x = 384,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,092.73/697.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.55

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