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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.05, 867.14 and 570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.05, 867.14 and 570.76 is: 856.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.05 : 867.14 = 570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.05/867.14 = 570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.05x = 867.14 × 570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.05x = 494,928.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,928.83/578.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.20

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