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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.84, 853.94 and 501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.84, 853.94 and 501.80 is: 751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.84 : 853.94 = 501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.84/853.94 = 501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.84x = 853.94 × 501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.84x = 428,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,504.08/569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.98

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