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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.39, 784.15 and 567.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.39, 784.15 and 567.59 is: 781.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.39 : 784.15 = 567.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.39/784.15 = 567.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.39x = 784.15 × 567.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.39x = 445,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,070.36/569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.67

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