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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.32, 849.62 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.32, 849.62 and 507.80 is: 757.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.32 : 849.62 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.32/849.62 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.32x = 849.62 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.32x = 431,440.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,440.43/569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.82

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