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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.25, 897.08 and 569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.25, 897.08 and 569.43 is: 783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.25 : 897.08 = 569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.25/897.08 = 569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.25x = 897.08 × 569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.25x = 510,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,821.42/652.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.17

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