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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.43, 952.78 and 564.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.43, 952.78 and 564.89 is: 780.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.43 : 952.78 = 564.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.43/952.78 = 564.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.43x = 952.78 × 564.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.43x = 538,216.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,216.86/689.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.67

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