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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.71, 953.12 and 560.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.71, 953.12 and 560.03 is: 772.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.71 : 953.12 = 560.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.71/953.12 = 560.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.71x = 953.12 × 560.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.71x = 533,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,772.99/690.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.79

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