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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.78, 868.55 and 530.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.78, 868.55 and 530.70 is: 795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.78 : 868.55 = 530.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.78/868.55 = 530.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.78x = 868.55 × 530.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.78x = 460,936.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,936.83/579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.02

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