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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.27, 849.50 and 507.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.27, 849.50 and 507.91 is: 757.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.27 : 849.50 = 507.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.27/849.50 = 507.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.27x = 849.50 × 507.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.27x = 431,469.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,469.55/569.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.93

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