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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.40, 803.08 and 569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.40, 803.08 and 569.04 is: 784.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.40 : 803.08 = 569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.40/803.08 = 569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.40x = 803.08 × 569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.40x = 456,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,984.64/582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.66

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