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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.70, 947.73 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.70, 947.73 and 569.26 is: 784.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.70 : 947.73 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.70/947.73 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.70x = 947.73 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.70x = 539,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,504.78/687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.51

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