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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.57, 786.00 and 320.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.57, 786.00 and 320.89 is: 442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.57 : 786.00 = 320.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.57/786.00 = 320.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.57x = 786.00 × 320.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.57x = 252,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,221.73/569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.83

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