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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 849.71 and 504.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 849.71 and 504.03 is: 751.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 849.71 = 504.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/849.71 = 504.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 849.71 × 504.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 428,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,280.59/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.84

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