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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.56, 869.46 and 563.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.56, 869.46 and 563.98 is: 847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.56 : 869.46 = 563.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.56/869.46 = 563.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.56x = 869.46 × 563.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.56x = 490,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,358.05/578.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.55

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