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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 852.78 and 425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 852.78 and 425.96 is: 637.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 852.78 = 425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/852.78 = 425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 852.78 × 425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 363,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,250.17/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.73

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