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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.28, 854.03 and 538.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.28, 854.03 and 538.17 is: 807.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.28 : 854.03 = 538.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.28/854.03 = 538.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.28x = 854.03 × 538.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.28x = 459,613.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,613.33/569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.36

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