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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 853.88 and 510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 853.88 and 510.16 is: 764.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 853.88 = 510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/853.88 = 510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 853.88 × 510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 435,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,615.42/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.34

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