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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.79, 994.22 and 569.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.79, 994.22 and 569.53 is: 855.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.79 : 994.22 = 569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.79/994.22 = 569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.79x = 994.22 × 569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.79x = 566,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,238.12/661.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.62

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