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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.48, 964.59 and 551.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.48, 964.59 and 551.82 is: 760.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.48 : 964.59 = 551.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.48/964.59 = 551.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.48x = 964.59 × 551.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.48x = 532,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,280.05/699.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.97

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