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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.37, 869.01 and 511.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.37, 869.01 and 511.87 is: 767.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.37 : 869.01 = 511.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.37/869.01 = 511.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.37x = 869.01 × 511.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.37x = 444,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,820.15/579.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.77

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