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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 869.94 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 869.94 and 147.12 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 869.94 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/869.94 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 869.94 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 127,985.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,985.57/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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