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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.97, 853.74 and 567.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.97, 853.74 and 567.21 is: 851.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.97 : 853.74 = 567.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.97/853.74 = 567.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.97x = 853.74 × 567.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.97x = 484,249.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,249.87/568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.11

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