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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.72, 868.32 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.72, 868.32 and 569.16 is: 783.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.72 : 868.32 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.72/868.32 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.72x = 868.32 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.72x = 494,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,213.01/630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.57

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