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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 855.50 and 549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 855.50 and 549.02 is: 824.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 855.50 = 549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/855.50 = 549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 855.50 × 549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 469,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,686.61/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.71

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