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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 951.74 and 564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 951.74 and 564.14 is: 779.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 951.74 = 564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/951.74 = 564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 951.74 × 564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 536,918.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,918.39/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.63

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