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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.59, 813.25 and 569.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.59, 813.25 and 569.54 is: 785.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.59 : 813.25 = 569.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.59/813.25 = 569.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.59x = 813.25 × 569.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.59x = 463,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,178.41/589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.59

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