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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.95, 962.03 and 557.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.95, 962.03 and 557.62 is: 768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.95 : 962.03 = 557.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.95/962.03 = 557.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.95x = 962.03 × 557.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.95x = 536,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,446.16/697.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.60

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