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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.58, 784.62 and 495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.58, 784.62 and 495.76 is: 682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.58 : 784.62 = 495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.58/784.62 = 495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.58x = 784.62 × 495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.58x = 388,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,983.21/569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.93

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