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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.53, 786.60 and 507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.53, 786.60 and 507.36 is: 700.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.53 : 786.60 = 507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.53/786.60 = 507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.53x = 786.60 × 507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.53x = 399,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,086.84/569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.74

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