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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.60, 838.80 and 579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.60, 838.80 and 579.60 is: 838.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.60 : 838.80 = 579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.60/838.80 = 579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.60x = 838.80 × 579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.60x = 486,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,168.48/579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.80

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