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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.79, 890.27 and 569.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.79, 890.27 and 569.53 is: 786.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.79 : 890.27 = 569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.79/890.27 = 569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.79x = 890.27 × 569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.79x = 507,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,033.74/644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.35

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