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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.58, 896.45 and 568.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.58, 896.45 and 568.88 is: 782.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.58 : 896.45 = 568.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.58/896.45 = 568.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.58x = 896.45 × 568.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.58x = 509,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,972.48/651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.67

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