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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.33, 877.95 and 569.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.33, 877.95 and 569.00 is: 852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.33 : 877.95 = 569.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.33/877.95 = 569.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.33x = 877.95 × 569.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.33x = 499,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,555.74/586.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.01

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