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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.26, 956.71 and 568.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.26, 956.71 and 568.09 is: 781.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.26 : 956.71 = 568.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.26/956.71 = 568.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.26x = 956.71 × 568.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.26x = 543,497.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,497.38/695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.72

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