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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.36, 868.14 and 565.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.36, 868.14 and 565.29 is: 848.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.36 : 868.14 = 565.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.36/868.14 = 565.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.36x = 868.14 × 565.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.36x = 490,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,750.86/578.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.53

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