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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.03, 785.90 and 506.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.03, 785.90 and 506.86 is: 700.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.03 : 785.90 = 506.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.03/785.90 = 506.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.03x = 785.90 × 506.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.03x = 398,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,340.58/569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.04

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