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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.70, 870.60 and 553.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.70, 870.60 and 553.75 is: 831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.70 : 870.60 = 553.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.70/870.60 = 553.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.70x = 870.60 × 553.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.70x = 482,094.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,094.75/579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.63

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