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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.78, 959.81 and 564.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.78, 959.81 and 564.56 is: 778.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.78 : 959.81 = 564.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.78/959.81 = 564.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.78x = 959.81 × 564.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.78x = 541,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,862.71/695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.79

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