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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.54, 952.82 and 559.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.54, 952.82 and 559.32 is: 771.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.54 : 952.82 = 559.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.54/952.82 = 559.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.54x = 952.82 × 559.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.54x = 532,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,931.28/690.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.76

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