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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.22, 900.40 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.22, 900.40 and 569.16 is: 785.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.22 : 900.40 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.22/900.40 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.22x = 900.40 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.22x = 512,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,471.66/652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.73

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