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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.68, 853.74 and 579.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.68, 853.74 and 579.36 is: 798.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.68 : 853.74 = 579.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.68/853.74 = 579.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.68x = 853.74 × 579.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.68x = 494,622.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,622.81/619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.19

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