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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.47, 866.76 and 556.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.47, 866.76 and 556.87 is: 834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.47 : 866.76 = 556.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.47/866.76 = 556.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.47x = 866.76 × 556.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.47x = 482,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,672.64/578.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.40

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