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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.87, 799.70 and 535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.87, 799.70 and 535.13 is: 739.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.87 : 799.70 = 535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.87/799.70 = 535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.87x = 799.70 × 535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.87x = 427,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,939.79/578.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.27

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