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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.60, 869.40 and 507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.60, 869.40 and 507.60 is: 761.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.60 : 869.40 = 507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.60/869.40 = 507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.60x = 869.40 × 507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.60x = 441,307.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,307.44/579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.40

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