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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.21, 866.57 and 569.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.21, 866.57 and 569.97 is: 854.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.21 : 866.57 = 569.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.21/866.57 = 569.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.21x = 866.57 × 569.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.21x = 493,916.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,916.05/578.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.22

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