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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.58, 866.57 and 571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.58, 866.57 and 571.86 is: 852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.58 : 866.57 = 571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.58/866.57 = 571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.58x = 866.57 × 571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.58x = 495,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,553.86/581.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.08

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