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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.76, 869.66 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.76, 869.66 and 189.76 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.76 : 869.66 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.76/869.66 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.76x = 869.66 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.76x = 165,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,026.68/579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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