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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.15, 879.65 and 556.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.15, 879.65 and 556.03 is: 834.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.15 : 879.65 = 556.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.15/879.65 = 556.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.15x = 879.65 × 556.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.15x = 489,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,111.79/586.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.45

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