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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.74, 870.81 and 560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.74, 870.81 and 560.30 is: 841.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.74 : 870.81 = 560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.74/870.81 = 560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.74x = 870.81 × 560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.74x = 487,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,914.84/579.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.61

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