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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.80, 785.40 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.80, 785.40 and 403.75 is: 556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.80 : 785.40 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.80/785.40 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.80x = 785.40 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.80x = 317,105.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,105.25/569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.52

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