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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 848.75 and 560.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 848.75 and 560.57 is: 835.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 848.75 = 560.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/848.75 = 560.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 848.75 × 560.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 475,783.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,783.11/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.84

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