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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.93, 967.14 and 553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.93, 967.14 and 553.73 is: 765.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.93 : 967.14 = 553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.93/967.14 = 553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.93x = 967.14 × 553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.93x = 535,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,529.60/699.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.12

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