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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.49, 951.48 and 563.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.49, 951.48 and 563.95 is: 779.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.49 : 951.48 = 563.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.49/951.48 = 563.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.49x = 951.48 × 563.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.49x = 536,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,588.34/688.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.37

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