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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.99, 798.95 and 539.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.99, 798.95 and 539.76 is: 744.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.99 : 798.95 = 539.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.99/798.95 = 539.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.99x = 798.95 × 539.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.99x = 431,238.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,238.55/578.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.82

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