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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.84, 786.85 and 543.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.84, 786.85 and 543.58 is: 750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.84 : 786.85 = 543.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.84/786.85 = 543.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.84x = 786.85 × 543.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.84x = 427,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,712.60/569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.59

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