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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.54, 786.18 and 553.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.54, 786.18 and 553.93 is: 764.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.54 : 786.18 = 553.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.54/786.18 = 553.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.54x = 786.18 × 553.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.54x = 435,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,488.69/569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.63

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