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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.46, 895.77 and 569.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.46, 895.77 and 569.97 is: 788.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.46 : 895.77 = 569.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.46/895.77 = 569.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.46x = 895.77 × 569.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.46x = 510,562.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,562.03/647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.56

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