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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 874.80 and 569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 874.80 and 569.84 is: 784.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 874.80 = 569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/874.80 = 569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 874.80 × 569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 498,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,491.66/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.48

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