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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.80, 848.69 and 567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.80, 848.69 and 567.16 is: 844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.80 : 848.69 = 567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.80/848.69 = 567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.80x = 848.69 × 567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.80x = 481,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,343.02/569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.76

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