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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.24, 957.79 and 569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.24, 957.79 and 569.56 is: 850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.24 : 957.79 = 569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.24/957.79 = 569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.24x = 957.79 × 569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.24x = 545,518.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,518.87/641.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.72

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