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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.29, 840.65 and 569.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.29, 840.65 and 569.97 is: 785.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.29 : 840.65 = 569.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.29/840.65 = 569.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.29x = 840.65 × 569.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.29x = 479,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,142.43/610.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.11

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