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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569, 854.46 and 518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569, 854.46 and 518.12 is: 778.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569 : 854.46 = 518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569/854.46 = 518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569x = 854.46 × 518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569x = 442,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,712.82/569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.05

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