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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 855.70 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 855.70 and 534.44 is: 803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 855.70 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/855.70 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 855.70 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 457,320.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,320.31/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.05

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