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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.54, 854.32 and 533.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.54, 854.32 and 533.90 is: 800.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.54 : 854.32 = 533.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.54/854.32 = 533.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.54x = 854.32 × 533.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.54x = 456,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,121.45/569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.86

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