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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.67, 951.87 and 565.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.67, 951.87 and 565.93 is: 779.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.67 : 951.87 = 565.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.67/951.87 = 565.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.67x = 951.87 × 565.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.67x = 538,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,689.41/690.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.95

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