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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.55, 913.63 and 569.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.55, 913.63 and 569.61 is: 785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.55 : 913.63 = 569.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.55/913.63 = 569.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.55x = 913.63 × 569.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.55x = 520,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,412.78/662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.47

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