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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.98, 901.89 and 569.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.98, 901.89 and 569.82 is: 787.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.98 : 901.89 = 569.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.98/901.89 = 569.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.98x = 901.89 × 569.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.98x = 513,914.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,914.96/652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.03

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