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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.10, 853.65 and 525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.10, 853.65 and 525.90 is: 788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.10 : 853.65 = 525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.10/853.65 = 525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.10x = 853.65 × 525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.10x = 448,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,934.54/569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.85

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