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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.22, 784.76 and 412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.22, 784.76 and 412.08 is: 568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.22 : 784.76 = 412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.22/784.76 = 412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.22x = 784.76 × 412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.22x = 323,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,383.90/569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.12

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