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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.98, 786.17 and 550.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.98, 786.17 and 550.93 is: 759.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.98 : 786.17 = 550.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.98/786.17 = 550.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.98x = 786.17 × 550.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.98x = 433,124.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,124.64/569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.89

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