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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.33, 855.08 and 487.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.33, 855.08 and 487.25 is: 731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.33 : 855.08 = 487.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.33/855.08 = 487.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.33x = 855.08 × 487.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.33x = 416,635.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,635.29/569.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.80

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