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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.06, 878.50 and 559.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.06, 878.50 and 559.09 is: 839.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.06 : 878.50 = 559.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.06/878.50 = 559.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.06x = 878.50 × 559.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.06x = 491,160.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,160.57/585.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.50

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