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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 855.36 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 855.36 and 530.64 is: 796.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 855.36 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/855.36 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 855.36 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 453,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,888.23/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.97

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