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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.63, 786.11 and 412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.63, 786.11 and 412.34 is: 569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.63 : 786.11 = 412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.63/786.11 = 412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.63x = 786.11 × 412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.63x = 324,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,144.60/569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.04

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