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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.90, 867.69 and 573.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.90, 867.69 and 573.42 is: 857.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.90 : 867.69 = 573.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.90/867.69 = 573.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.90x = 867.69 × 573.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.90x = 497,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,550.80/579.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.99

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