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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.56, 864.49 and 561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.56, 864.49 and 561.32 is: 837.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.56 : 864.49 = 561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.56/864.49 = 561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.56x = 864.49 × 561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.56x = 485,255.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,255.53/579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.28

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