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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 853.59 and 501.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 853.59 and 501.18 is: 751.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 853.59 = 501.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/853.59 = 501.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 853.59 × 501.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 427,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,802.24/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.16

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