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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 897.14 and 569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 897.14 and 569.38 is: 783.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 897.14 = 569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/897.14 = 569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 897.14 × 569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 510,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,813.57/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.36

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