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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.60, 964.80 and 552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.60, 964.80 and 552 is: 761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.60 : 964.80 = 552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.60/964.80 = 552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.60x = 964.80 × 552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.60x = 532,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,569.60/699.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.25

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