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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 786.80 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 786.80 and 542.76 is: 750.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 786.80 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/786.80 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 786.80 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 427,043.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,043.57/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.46

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