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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.29, 863.83 and 506.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.29, 863.83 and 506.39 is: 755.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.29 : 863.83 = 506.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.29/863.83 = 506.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.29x = 863.83 × 506.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.29x = 437,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,431.19/579.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.12

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