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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.54, 868.89 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.54, 868.89 and 524.88 is: 786.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.54 : 868.89 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.54/868.89 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.54x = 868.89 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.54x = 456,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,062.98/579.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.94

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