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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.16, 885.66 and 569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.16, 885.66 and 569.56 is: 853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.16 : 885.66 = 569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.16/885.66 = 569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.16x = 885.66 × 569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.16x = 504,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,436.51/591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.30

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