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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 853.20 and 508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 853.20 and 508.80 is: 762.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 853.20 = 508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/853.20 = 508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 853.20 × 508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 434,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,108.16/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.13

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