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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.91, 868.51 and 503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.91, 868.51 and 503.50 is: 754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.91 : 868.51 = 503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.91/868.51 = 503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.91x = 868.51 × 503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.91x = 437,294.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,294.79/579.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.07

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