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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.34, 869.01 and 508.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.34, 869.01 and 508.87 is: 763.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.34 : 869.01 = 508.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.34/869.01 = 508.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.34x = 869.01 × 508.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.34x = 442,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,213.12/579.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.31

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