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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.31, 913.30 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.31, 913.30 and 569.36 is: 785.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.31 : 913.30 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.31/913.30 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.31x = 913.30 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.31x = 519,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,997.35/662.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.13

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