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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.56, 799.17 and 505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.56, 799.17 and 505.74 is: 697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.56 : 799.17 = 505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.56/799.17 = 505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.56x = 799.17 × 505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.56x = 404,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,173.34/579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.39

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