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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.62, 800.24 and 517.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.62, 800.24 and 517.34 is: 714.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.62 : 800.24 = 517.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.62/800.24 = 517.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.62x = 800.24 × 517.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.62x = 413,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,996.16/579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.25

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