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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 786.96 and 495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 786.96 and 495.84 is: 684.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 786.96 = 495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/786.96 = 495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 786.96 × 495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 390,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,206.25/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.86

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