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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569, 785.76 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569, 785.76 and 413.48 is: 570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569 : 785.76 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569/785.76 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569x = 785.76 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569x = 324,896.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,896.04/569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.99

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