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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.63, 853.20 and 539.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.63, 853.20 and 539.26 is: 807.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.63 : 853.20 = 539.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.63/853.20 = 539.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.63x = 853.20 × 539.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.63x = 460,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,094.50/569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.70

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