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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.16, 869.72 and 574.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.16, 869.72 and 574.68 is: 862.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.16 : 869.72 = 574.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.16/869.72 = 574.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.16x = 869.72 × 574.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.16x = 499,810.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,810.69/579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.99

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