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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.93, 858.60 and 569.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.93, 858.60 and 569.30 is: 854.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.93 : 858.60 = 569.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.93/858.60 = 569.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.93x = 858.60 × 569.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.93x = 488,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,800.98/571.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.65

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