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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 837.16 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 837.16 and 569.36 is: 786.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 837.16 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/837.16 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 837.16 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 476,645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,645.42/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.67

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