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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 848.72 and 532.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 848.72 and 532.38 is: 793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 848.72 = 532.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/848.72 = 532.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 848.72 × 532.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 451,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,841.55/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.21

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