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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.96, 962.46 and 551.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.96, 962.46 and 551.13 is: 758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.96 : 962.46 = 551.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.96/962.46 = 551.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.96x = 962.46 × 551.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.96x = 530,440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,440.58/698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.91

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