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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.76, 952.44 and 561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.76, 952.44 and 561.20 is: 772.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.76 : 952.44 = 561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.76/952.44 = 561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.76x = 952.44 × 561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.76x = 534,509.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,509.33/691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.68

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