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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.80, 822.45 and 569.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.80, 822.45 and 569.67 is: 786.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.80 : 822.45 = 569.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.80/822.45 = 569.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.80x = 822.45 × 569.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.80x = 468,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,525.09/595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.38

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