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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 848.48 and 562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 848.48 and 562.06 is: 837.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 848.48 = 562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/848.48 = 562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 848.48 × 562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 476,896.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,896.67/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.22

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