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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 848.90 and 532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 848.90 and 532.52 is: 793.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 848.90 = 532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/848.90 = 532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 848.90 × 532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 452,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,056.23/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.42

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