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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.88, 959.31 and 564.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.88, 959.31 and 564.66 is: 778.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.88 : 959.31 = 564.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.88/959.31 = 564.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.88x = 959.31 × 564.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.88x = 541,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,683.98/695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.42

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