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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 785.09 and 411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 785.09 and 411.89 is: 568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 785.09 = 411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/785.09 = 411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 785.09 × 411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 323,367.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,367.82/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.08

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