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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.23, 864.35 and 517.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.23, 864.35 and 517.69 is: 772.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.23 : 864.35 = 517.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.23/864.35 = 517.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.23x = 864.35 × 517.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.23x = 447,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,464.48/579.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.52

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