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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.03, 867.79 and 505.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.03, 867.79 and 505.73 is: 757.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.03 : 867.79 = 505.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.03/867.79 = 505.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.03x = 867.79 × 505.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.03x = 438,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,866.38/579.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.93

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