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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.78, 924.18 and 569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.78, 924.18 and 569.15 is: 786.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.78 : 924.18 = 569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.78/924.18 = 569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.78x = 924.18 × 569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.78x = 525,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,997.05/668.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.50

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