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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 787.94 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 787.94 and 396.56 is: 548.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 787.94 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/787.94 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 787.94 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 312,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,465.49/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.26

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