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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 852.09 and 517.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 852.09 and 517.11 is: 774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 852.09 = 517.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/852.09 = 517.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 852.09 × 517.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 440,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,624.26/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.33

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