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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.29, 866.62 and 503.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.29, 866.62 and 503.15 is: 752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.29 : 866.62 = 503.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.29/866.62 = 503.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.29x = 866.62 × 503.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.29x = 436,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,035.52/579.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.71

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