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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 951.53 and 565.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 951.53 and 565.76 is: 779.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 951.53 = 565.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/951.53 = 565.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 951.53 × 565.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 538,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,330.03/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.83

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