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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.44, 977.16 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.44, 977.16 and 569.36 is: 854.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.44 : 977.16 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.44/977.16 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.44x = 977.16 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.44x = 556,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,355.82/651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.04

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