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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.92, 912.72 and 569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.92, 912.72 and 569.24 is: 851.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.92 : 912.72 = 569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.92/912.72 = 569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.92x = 912.72 × 569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.92x = 519,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,556.73/609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.84

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