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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.44, 870.12 and 550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.44, 870.12 and 550.22 is: 826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.44 : 870.12 = 550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.44/870.12 = 550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.44x = 870.12 × 550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.44x = 478,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,753.08/579.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.23

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