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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.61, 879.54 and 568.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.61, 879.54 and 568.49 is: 784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.61 : 879.54 = 568.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.61/879.54 = 568.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.61x = 879.54 × 568.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.61x = 500,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,009.69/637.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.19

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