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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.24, 785.03 and 511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.24, 785.03 and 511.14 is: 704.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.24 : 785.03 = 511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.24/785.03 = 511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.24x = 785.03 × 511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.24x = 401,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,257.68/569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.91

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