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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.72, 867.52 and 502.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.72, 867.52 and 502.94 is: 752.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.72 : 867.52 = 502.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.72/867.52 = 502.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.72x = 867.52 × 502.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.72x = 436,310.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,310.51/579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.62

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