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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.36, 881.60 and 569.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.36, 881.60 and 569.64 is: 786.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.36 : 881.60 = 569.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.36/881.60 = 569.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.36x = 881.60 × 569.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.36x = 502,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,191.78/638.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.70

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