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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.98, 855.96 and 540.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.98, 855.96 and 540.78 is: 812.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.98 : 855.96 = 540.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.98/855.96 = 540.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.98x = 855.96 × 540.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.98x = 462,886.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,886.05/569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.11

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