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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.32, 853.98 and 522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.32, 853.98 and 522.34 is: 783.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.32 : 853.98 = 522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.32/853.98 = 522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.32x = 853.98 × 522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.32x = 446,067.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,067.91/569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.51

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