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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.33, 785.27 and 550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.33, 785.27 and 550.28 is: 758.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.33 : 785.27 = 550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.33/785.27 = 550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.33x = 785.27 × 550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.33x = 432,114.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,114.45/569.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.99

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