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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.71, 951.56 and 566.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.71, 951.56 and 566.16 is: 779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.71 : 951.56 = 566.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.71/951.56 = 566.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.71x = 951.56 × 566.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.71x = 538,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,732.38/690.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.97

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