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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.20, 867.45 and 565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.20, 867.45 and 565.70 is: 847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.20 : 867.45 = 565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.20/867.45 = 565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.20x = 867.45 × 565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.20x = 490,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,716.47/579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.23

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