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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 853.40 and 537.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 853.40 and 537.08 is: 804.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 853.40 = 537.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/853.40 = 537.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 853.40 × 537.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 458,341.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,341.15/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.28

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