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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.12, 996.10 and 569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.12, 996.10 and 569 is: 852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.12 : 996.10 = 569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.12/996.10 = 569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.12x = 996.10 × 569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.12x = 566,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,780.90/665.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.15

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