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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 853.20 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 853.20 and 504.72 is: 756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 853.20 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/853.20 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 853.20 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 430,627.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,627.10/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.12

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