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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.68, 954.90 and 568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.68, 954.90 and 568.16 is: 783.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.68 : 954.90 = 568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.68/954.90 = 568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.68x = 954.90 × 568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.68x = 542,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,535.98/692.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.24

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