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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.80, 872.70 and 569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.80, 872.70 and 569 is: 783.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.80 : 872.70 = 569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.80/872.70 = 569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.80x = 872.70 × 569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.80x = 496,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,566.30/633.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.47

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