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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.34, 887.43 and 579.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.34, 887.43 and 579.38 is: 868.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.34 : 887.43 = 579.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.34/887.43 = 579.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.34x = 887.43 × 579.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.34x = 514,159.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,159.19/592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.01

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