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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.53, 900.84 and 569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.53, 900.84 and 569.52 is: 787.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.53 : 900.84 = 569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.53/900.84 = 569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.53x = 900.84 × 569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.53x = 513,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,046.40/651.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.45

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