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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.82, 786.21 and 437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.82, 786.21 and 437.19 is: 603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.82 : 786.21 = 437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.82/786.21 = 437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.82x = 786.21 × 437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.82x = 343,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,723.15/569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.21

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