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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.25, 785.70 and 394.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.25, 785.70 and 394.83 is: 544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.25 : 785.70 = 394.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.25/785.70 = 394.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.25x = 785.70 × 394.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.25x = 310,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,217.93/569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.96

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