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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.57, 852.72 and 510.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.57, 852.72 and 510.21 is: 763.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.57 : 852.72 = 510.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.57/852.72 = 510.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.57x = 852.72 × 510.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.57x = 435,064.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,064.36/569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.85

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