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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 784.86 and 522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 784.86 and 522.96 is: 720.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 784.86 = 522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/784.86 = 522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 784.86 × 522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 410,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,450.39/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.70

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