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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.43, 896.70 and 568.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.43, 896.70 and 568.39 is: 782.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.43 : 896.70 = 568.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.43/896.70 = 568.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.43x = 896.70 × 568.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.43x = 509,675.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,675.31/651.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.39

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