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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.66, 1,033.59 and 565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.66, 1,033.59 and 565.82 is: 846.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.66 : 1,033.59 = 565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.66/1,033.59 = 565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.66x = 1,033.59 × 565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.66x = 584,820.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,820.73/690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.76

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