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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.79, 913.75 and 569.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.79, 913.75 and 569.13 is: 784.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.79 : 913.75 = 569.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.79/913.75 = 569.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.79x = 913.75 × 569.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.79x = 520,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,042.54/662.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.63

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