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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.79, 786 and 491.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.79, 786 and 491.43 is: 677.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.79 : 786 = 491.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.79/786 = 491.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.79x = 786 × 491.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.79x = 386,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,263.98/569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.91

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