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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.03, 855.54 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.03, 855.54 and 497.34 is: 747.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.03 : 855.54 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.03/855.54 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.03x = 855.54 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.03x = 425,494.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,494.26/569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.76

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