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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.15, 852.40 and 549.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.15, 852.40 and 549.67 is: 823.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.15 : 852.40 = 549.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.15/852.40 = 549.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.15x = 852.40 × 549.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.15x = 468,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,535.96/569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.23

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