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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 852.06 and 561.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 852.06 and 561.02 is: 839.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 852.06 = 561.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/852.06 = 561.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 852.06 × 561.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 478,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,022.70/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.93

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