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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.26, 895.72 and 579.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.26, 895.72 and 579.22 is: 862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.26 : 895.72 = 579.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.26/895.72 = 579.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.26x = 895.72 × 579.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.26x = 518,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,814.46/601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.88

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