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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.55, 849.56 and 522.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.55, 849.56 and 522.37 is: 779.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.55 : 849.56 = 522.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.55/849.56 = 522.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.55x = 849.56 × 522.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.55x = 443,784.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,784.66/569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.18

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