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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.99, 868.89 and 527.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.99, 868.89 and 527.96 is: 792.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.99 : 868.89 = 527.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.99/868.89 = 527.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.99x = 868.89 × 527.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.99x = 458,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,739.16/578.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.31

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