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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 878.26 and 569.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 878.26 and 569.50 is: 787.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 878.26 = 569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/878.26 = 569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 878.26 × 569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 500,169.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,169.07/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.64

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