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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.79, 879.13 and 552.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.79, 879.13 and 552.09 is: 827.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.79 : 879.13 = 552.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.79/879.13 = 552.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.79x = 879.13 × 552.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.79x = 485,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,358.88/586.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.14

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