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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.92, 867.78 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.92, 867.78 and 503.12 is: 752.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.92 : 867.78 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.92/867.78 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.92x = 867.78 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.92x = 436,597.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,597.47/579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.86

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