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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 853.62 and 528.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 853.62 and 528.31 is: 791.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 853.62 = 528.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/853.62 = 528.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 853.62 × 528.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 450,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,975.98/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.71

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