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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.04, 866.64 and 507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.04, 866.64 and 507.76 is: 759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.04 : 866.64 = 507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.04/866.64 = 507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.04x = 866.64 × 507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.04x = 440,045.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,045.13/579.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.96

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