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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 958.84 and 562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 958.84 and 562.32 is: 779.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 958.84 = 562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/958.84 = 562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 958.84 × 562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 539,174.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,174.91/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.24

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