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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.35, 961.62 and 564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.35, 961.62 and 564.44 is: 778.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.35 : 961.62 = 564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.35/961.62 = 564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.35x = 961.62 × 564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.35x = 542,776.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,776.79/697.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.34

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