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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.56, 960.42 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.56, 960.42 and 564.52 is: 779.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.56 : 960.42 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.56/960.42 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.56x = 960.42 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.56x = 542,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,176.30/695.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.48

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