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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.79, 785.97 and 422.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.79, 785.97 and 422.78 is: 583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.79 : 785.97 = 422.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.79/785.97 = 422.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.79x = 785.97 × 422.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.79x = 332,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,288.47/569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.18

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