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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.63, 956.03 and 562.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.63, 956.03 and 562.41 is: 775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.63 : 956.03 = 562.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.63/956.03 = 562.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.63x = 956.03 × 562.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.63x = 537,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,678.02/693.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.17

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