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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.73, 914.81 and 569.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.73, 914.81 and 569.10 is: 785.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.73 : 914.81 = 569.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.73/914.81 = 569.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.73x = 914.81 × 569.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.73x = 520,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,621.18/662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.57

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