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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.13, 990.84 and 569.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.13, 990.84 and 569.21 is: 853.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.13 : 990.84 = 569.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.13/990.84 = 569.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.13x = 990.84 × 569.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.13x = 563,996.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,996.04/661.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.08

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