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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 905.40 and 579.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 905.40 and 579.78 is: 870.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 905.40 = 579.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/905.40 = 579.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 905.40 × 579.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 524,932.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,932.81/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.54

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