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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.56, 783.66 and 499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.56, 783.66 and 499.36 is: 687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.56 : 783.66 = 499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.56/783.66 = 499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.56x = 783.66 × 499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.56x = 391,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,328.46/569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.07

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