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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.51, 868.14 and 549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.51, 868.14 and 549.99 is: 823.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.51 : 868.14 = 549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.51/868.14 = 549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.51x = 868.14 × 549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.51x = 477,468.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,468.32/579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.92

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