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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.78, 868.91 and 506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.78, 868.91 and 506.48 is: 759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.78 : 868.91 = 506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.78/868.91 = 506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.78x = 868.91 × 506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.78x = 440,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,085.72/579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.06

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