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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.15, 786.00 and 429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.15, 786.00 and 429.04 is: 592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.15 : 786.00 = 429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.15/786.00 = 429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.15x = 786.00 × 429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.15x = 337,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,223.29/569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.51

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