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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.51, 853.59 and 503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.51, 853.59 and 503.90 is: 755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.51 : 853.59 = 503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.51/853.59 = 503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.51x = 853.59 × 503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.51x = 430,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,124.00/569.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.25

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