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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 786.51 and 392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 786.51 and 392.92 is: 542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 786.51 = 392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/786.51 = 392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 786.51 × 392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 309,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,033.54/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.45

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