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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.52, 950.94 and 566.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.52, 950.94 and 566.62 is: 780.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.52 : 950.94 = 566.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.52/950.94 = 566.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.52x = 950.94 × 566.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.52x = 538,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,821.62/690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.31

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