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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.92, 869.84 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.92, 869.84 and 147.08 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.92 : 869.84 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.92/869.84 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.92x = 869.84 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.92x = 127,936.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,936.07/579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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