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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.21, 785.10 and 550.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.21, 785.10 and 550.15 is: 758.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.21 : 785.10 = 550.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.21/785.10 = 550.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.21x = 785.10 × 550.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.21x = 431,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,922.87/569.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.82

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