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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.11, 1,051.66 and 569.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.11, 1,051.66 and 569.75 is: 853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.11 : 1,051.66 = 569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.11/1,051.66 = 569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.11x = 1,051.66 × 569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.11x = 599,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,175.18/702.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.39

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