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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.60, 964.56 and 569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.60, 964.56 and 569.94 is: 855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.60 : 964.56 = 569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.60/964.56 = 569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.60x = 964.56 × 569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.60x = 549,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,741.33/642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.50

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