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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 786.67 and 539.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 786.67 and 539.91 is: 745.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 786.67 = 539.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/786.67 = 539.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 786.67 × 539.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 424,729.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,729.65/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.83

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