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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.77, 873.99 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.77, 873.99 and 530.52 is: 799.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.77 : 873.99 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.77/873.99 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.77x = 873.99 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.77x = 463,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,667.89/579.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.74

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