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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.82, 870.19 and 511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.82, 870.19 and 511.48 is: 767.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.82 : 870.19 = 511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.82/870.19 = 511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.82x = 870.19 × 511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.82x = 445,084.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,084.78/579.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.63

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