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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 869.72 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 869.72 and 189.75 is: 284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 869.72 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/869.72 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 869.72 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 165,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,031.68/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.62

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