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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.08, 956.44 and 569.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.08, 956.44 and 569.74 is: 854.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.08 : 956.44 = 569.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.08/956.44 = 569.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.08x = 956.44 × 569.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.08x = 544,922.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,922.13/638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.00

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