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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.33, 852.12 and 569.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.33, 852.12 and 569.59 is: 848.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.33 : 852.12 = 569.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.33/852.12 = 569.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.33x = 852.12 × 569.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.33x = 485,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,356.90/572.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.03

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