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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.93, 1,049.27 and 569.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.93, 1,049.27 and 569.71 is: 852.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.93 : 1,049.27 = 569.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.93/1,049.27 = 569.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.93x = 1,049.27 × 569.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.93x = 597,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,774.14/700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.83

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