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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.20, 962.40 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.20, 962.40 and 550.60 is: 758.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.20 : 962.40 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.20/962.40 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.20x = 962.40 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.20x = 529,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,897.44/698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.95

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