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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.77, 960.80 and 550.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.77, 960.80 and 550.35 is: 757.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.77 : 960.80 = 550.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.77/960.80 = 550.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.77x = 960.80 × 550.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.77x = 528,773.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,773.53/697.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.80

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