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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.92, 976.80 and 569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.92, 976.80 and 569.84 is: 853.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.92 : 976.80 = 569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.92/976.80 = 569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.92x = 976.80 × 569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.92x = 556,619.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,619.71/651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.82

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