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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.48, 883.26 and 568.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.48, 883.26 and 568.92 is: 785.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.48 : 883.26 = 568.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.48/883.26 = 568.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.48x = 883.26 × 568.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.48x = 502,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,504.28/639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.80

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