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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.86, 968.84 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.86, 968.84 and 569.36 is: 854.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.86 : 968.84 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.86/968.84 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.86x = 968.84 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.86x = 551,618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,618.74/645.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.08

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