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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.59, 914.79 and 569.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.59, 914.79 and 569.09 is: 854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.59 : 914.79 = 569.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.59/914.79 = 569.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.59x = 914.79 × 569.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.59x = 520,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,597.84/609.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.01

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