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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.27, 962.82 and 551.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.27, 962.82 and 551.25 is: 760.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.27 : 962.82 = 551.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.27/962.82 = 551.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.27x = 962.82 × 551.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.27x = 530,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,754.53/698.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.10

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