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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.20, 869.76 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.20, 869.76 and 530.56 is: 796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.20 : 869.76 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.20/869.76 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.20x = 869.76 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.20x = 461,459.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,459.87/579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.72

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