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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.22, 867.86 and 556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.22, 867.86 and 556.74 is: 834.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.22 : 867.86 = 556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.22/867.86 = 556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.22x = 867.86 × 556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.22x = 483,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,172.38/579.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.18

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