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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.68, 988.92 and 569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.68, 988.92 and 569.52 is: 786.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.68 : 988.92 = 569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.68/988.92 = 569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.68x = 988.92 × 569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.68x = 563,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,209.72/715.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.96

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