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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.98, 868.80 and 512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.98, 868.80 and 512.30 is: 767.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.98 : 868.80 = 512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.98/868.80 = 512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.98x = 868.80 × 512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.98x = 445,086.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,086.24/579.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.42

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