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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 855.80 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 855.80 and 502.80 is: 755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 855.80 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/855.80 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 855.80 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 430,296.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,296.24/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.22

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