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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 878.45 and 569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 878.45 and 569.84 is: 787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 878.45 = 569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/878.45 = 569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 878.45 × 569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 500,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,568.71/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.75

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