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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.68, 854.93 and 535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.68, 854.93 and 535.66 is: 803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.68 : 854.93 = 535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.68/854.93 = 535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.68x = 854.93 × 535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.68x = 457,951.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,951.01/569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.88

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