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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.84, 788.54 and 520.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.84, 788.54 and 520.63 is: 720.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.84 : 788.54 = 520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.84/788.54 = 520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.84x = 788.54 × 520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.84x = 410,533.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,533.01/569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.44

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