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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.76, 966.42 and 553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.76, 966.42 and 553.48 is: 764.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.76 : 966.42 = 553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.76/966.42 = 553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.76x = 966.42 × 553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.76x = 534,894.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,894.14/699.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.40

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