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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 854 and 536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 854 and 536.48 is: 805.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 854 = 536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/854 = 536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 854 × 536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 458,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,153.92/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.02

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