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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690, 952.56 and 565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690, 952.56 and 565.98 is: 781.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690 : 952.56 = 565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690/952.56 = 565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690x = 952.56 × 565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690x = 539,129.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,129.91/690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.35

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