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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.66, 952.56 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.66, 952.56 and 579.96 is: 799.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.66 : 952.56 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.66/952.56 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.66x = 952.56 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.66x = 552,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,446.70/690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.88

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