Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.76, 956 and 562.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 693.76, 956 and 562.88 is: 775.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693.76 : 956 = 562.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693.76/956 = 562.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693.76x = 956 × 562.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693.76x = 538,113.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 538,113.28/693.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775.65
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