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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.07, 872.06 and 569.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.07, 872.06 and 569.77 is: 853.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.07 : 872.06 = 569.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.07/872.06 = 569.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.07x = 872.06 × 569.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.07x = 496,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,866.42/582.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.62

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