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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 956.72 and 569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.92, 956.72 and 569.52 is: 785.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.92 : 956.72 = 569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.92/956.72 = 569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.92x = 956.72 × 569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.92x = 544,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,871.17/693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.21

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