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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.43, 954.16 and 565.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.43, 954.16 and 565.89 is: 782.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.43 : 954.16 = 565.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.43/954.16 = 565.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.43x = 954.16 × 565.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.43x = 539,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,949.60/690.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.05

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