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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 962.52 and 548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 962.52 and 548.62 is: 756.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 962.52 = 548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/962.52 = 548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 962.52 × 548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 528,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,057.72/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.62

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