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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.96, 980.92 and 569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.96, 980.92 and 569.44 is: 855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.96 : 980.92 = 569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.96/980.92 = 569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.96x = 980.92 × 569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.96x = 558,575.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,575.08/652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.45

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