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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.61, 785.43 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.61, 785.43 and 495.72 is: 683.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.61 : 785.43 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.61/785.43 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.61x = 785.43 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.61x = 389,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,353.36/569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.54

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