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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.76, 868.56 and 507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.76, 868.56 and 507.40 is: 760.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.76 : 868.56 = 507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.76/868.56 = 507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.76x = 868.56 × 507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.76x = 440,707.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,707.34/579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.15

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