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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.33, 868.17 and 513.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.33, 868.17 and 513.99 is: 770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.33 : 868.17 = 513.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.33/868.17 = 513.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.33x = 868.17 × 513.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.33x = 446,230.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,230.70/579.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.25

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