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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.98, 853.98 and 509.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.98, 853.98 and 509.14 is: 762.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.98 : 853.98 = 509.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.98/853.98 = 509.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.98x = 853.98 × 509.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.98x = 434,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,795.38/569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.83

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