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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.96, 892.65 and 569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.96, 892.65 and 569.14 is: 784.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.96 : 892.65 = 569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.96/892.65 = 569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.96x = 892.65 × 569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.96x = 508,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,040.59/647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.07

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