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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.18, 951.66 and 565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.18, 951.66 and 565.44 is: 779.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.18 : 951.66 = 565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.18/951.66 = 565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.18x = 951.66 × 565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.18x = 538,106.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,106.63/690.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.66

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