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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.49, 848.01 and 559.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.49, 848.01 and 559.09 is: 833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.49 : 848.01 = 559.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.49/848.01 = 559.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.49x = 848.01 × 559.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.49x = 474,113.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,113.91/568.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.99

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