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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 874.13 and 544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 874.13 and 544.59 is: 820.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 874.13 = 544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/874.13 = 544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 874.13 × 544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 476,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,039.73/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.81

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