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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 853.60 and 542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 853.60 and 542.72 is: 813.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 853.60 = 542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/853.60 = 542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 853.60 × 542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 463,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,265.79/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.32

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