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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.57, 800.83 and 505.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.57, 800.83 and 505.77 is: 698.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.57 : 800.83 = 505.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.57/800.83 = 505.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.57x = 800.83 × 505.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.57x = 405,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,035.79/579.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.86

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