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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 868.32 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 868.32 and 534.60 is: 800.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 868.32 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/868.32 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 868.32 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 464,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,203.87/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.41

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