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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.99, 963.03 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.99, 963.03 and 550.16 is: 759.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.99 : 963.03 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.99/963.03 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.99x = 963.03 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.99x = 529,823.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,823.77/697.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.07

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