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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.54, 963.81 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.54, 963.81 and 568.32 is: 783.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.54 : 963.81 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.54/963.81 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.54x = 963.81 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.54x = 547,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,752.50/699.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.02

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