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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.17, 958.55 and 568.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.17, 958.55 and 568.74 is: 784.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.17 : 958.55 = 568.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.17/958.55 = 568.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.17x = 958.55 × 568.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.17x = 545,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,160.93/695.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.21

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