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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.09, 853.93 and 527.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.09, 853.93 and 527.78 is: 791.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.09 : 853.93 = 527.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.09/853.93 = 527.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.09x = 853.93 × 527.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.09x = 450,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,683.57/569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.94

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