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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.94, 893.70 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.94, 893.70 and 569.16 is: 847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.94 : 893.70 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.94/893.70 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.94x = 893.70 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.94x = 508,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,658.29/599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.85

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