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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.79, 879.03 and 540.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.79, 879.03 and 540.69 is: 811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.79 : 879.03 = 540.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.79/879.03 = 540.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.79x = 879.03 × 540.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.79x = 475,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,282.73/585.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.35

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