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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.03, 868.82 and 577.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.03, 868.82 and 577.14 is: 865.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.03 : 868.82 = 577.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.03/868.82 = 577.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.03x = 868.82 × 577.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.03x = 501,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,427.89/579.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.98

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