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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 784.70 and 499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 784.70 and 499 is: 687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 784.70 = 499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/784.70 = 499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 784.70 × 499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 391,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,565.30/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.68

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