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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.83, 863.33 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.83, 863.33 and 577.10 is: 859.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.83 : 863.33 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.83/863.33 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.83x = 863.33 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.83x = 498,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,220.54/579.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.26

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