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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.67, 965.55 and 553.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.67, 965.55 and 553.33 is: 763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.67 : 965.55 = 553.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.67/965.55 = 553.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.67x = 965.55 × 553.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.67x = 534,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,267.78/699.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.60

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