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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.21, 854.13 and 527.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.21, 854.13 and 527.90 is: 792.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.21 : 854.13 = 527.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.21/854.13 = 527.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.21x = 854.13 × 527.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.21x = 450,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,895.23/569.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.14

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