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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.12, 867.36 and 559.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.12, 867.36 and 559.68 is: 838.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.12 : 867.36 = 559.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.12/867.36 = 559.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.12x = 867.36 × 559.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.12x = 485,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,444.04/579.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.24

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