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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 849.74 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 849.74 and 522.50 is: 779.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 849.74 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/849.74 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 849.74 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 443,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,982.29/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.33

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