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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.81, 971.19 and 567.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.81, 971.19 and 567.81 is: 849.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.81 : 971.19 = 567.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.81/971.19 = 567.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.81x = 971.19 × 567.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.81x = 551,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,451.39/648.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.94

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