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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.80, 785.68 and 559.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.80, 785.68 and 559.48 is: 771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.80 : 785.68 = 559.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.80/785.68 = 559.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.80x = 785.68 × 559.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.80x = 439,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,572.25/569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.45

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