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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 854.86 and 559.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 854.86 and 559.54 is: 839.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 854.86 = 559.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/854.86 = 559.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 854.86 × 559.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 478,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,328.36/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.61

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