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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.48, 957.47 and 561.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.48, 957.47 and 561.56 is: 774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.48 : 957.47 = 561.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.48/957.47 = 561.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.48x = 957.47 × 561.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.48x = 537,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,676.85/694.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.22

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