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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.13, 912.87 and 569.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.13, 912.87 and 569.87 is: 785.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.13 : 912.87 = 569.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.13/912.87 = 569.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.13x = 912.87 × 569.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.13x = 520,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,212.66/662.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.67

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