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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 900.15 and 569.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 900.15 and 569.01 is: 786.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 900.15 = 569.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/900.15 = 569.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 900.15 × 569.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 512,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,194.35/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.74

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