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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 785.75 and 404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 785.75 and 404.12 is: 557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 785.75 = 404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/785.75 = 404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 785.75 × 404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 317,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,539.51/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.12

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