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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 855.24 and 528.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 855.24 and 528.58 is: 793.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 855.24 = 528.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/855.24 = 528.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 855.24 × 528.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 452,062.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,062.76/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.62

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