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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 853.35 and 511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 853.35 and 511.30 is: 766.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 853.35 = 511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/853.35 = 511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 853.35 × 511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 436,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,317.86/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.34

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