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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.09, 784.40 and 403.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.09, 784.40 and 403.09 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.09 : 784.40 = 403.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.09/784.40 = 403.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.09x = 784.40 × 403.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.09x = 316,183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,183.80/569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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