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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.75, 954.64 and 566.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.75, 954.64 and 566.58 is: 779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.75 : 954.64 = 566.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.75/954.64 = 566.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.75x = 954.64 × 566.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.75x = 540,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,879.93/693.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.65

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