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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.49, 849.50 and 560.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.49, 849.50 and 560.09 is: 835.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.49 : 849.50 = 560.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.49/849.50 = 560.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.49x = 849.50 × 560.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.49x = 475,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,796.46/569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.48

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