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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.18, 953.81 and 565.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.18, 953.81 and 565.64 is: 781.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.18 : 953.81 = 565.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.18/953.81 = 565.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.18x = 953.81 × 565.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.18x = 539,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,513.09/690.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.70

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