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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.96, 854.47 and 524.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.96, 854.47 and 524.39 is: 786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.96 : 854.47 = 524.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.96/854.47 = 524.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.96x = 854.47 × 524.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.96x = 448,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,075.52/569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.15

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