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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.77, 962.17 and 551.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.77, 962.17 and 551.35 is: 759.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.77 : 962.17 = 551.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.77/962.17 = 551.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.77x = 962.17 × 551.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.77x = 530,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,492.43/698.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.18

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