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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.67, 853.97 and 518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.67, 853.97 and 518.96 is: 777.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.67 : 853.97 = 518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.67/853.97 = 518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.67x = 853.97 × 518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.67x = 443,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,169.41/569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.94

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