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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.68, 963.12 and 550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.68, 963.12 and 550.92 is: 760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.68 : 963.12 = 550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.68/963.12 = 550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.68x = 963.12 × 550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.68x = 530,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,602.07/697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.52

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