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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.92, 878 and 571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.92, 878 and 571.86 is: 858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.92 : 878 = 571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.92/878 = 571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.92x = 878 × 571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.92x = 502,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,093.08/584.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.40

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