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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.36, 862.76 and 577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.36, 862.76 and 577.74 is: 860.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.36 : 862.76 = 577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.36/862.76 = 577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.36x = 862.76 × 577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.36x = 498,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,448.07/579.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.34

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