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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.61, 853.23 and 550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.61, 853.23 and 550.04 is: 823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.61 : 853.23 = 550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.61/853.23 = 550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.61x = 853.23 × 550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.61x = 469,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,306.36/569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.91

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