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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 785.61 and 536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 785.61 and 536.24 is: 740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 785.61 = 536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/785.61 = 536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 785.61 × 536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 421,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,271.58/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.32

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