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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 886.83 and 579.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 886.83 and 579.87 is: 800.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 886.83 = 579.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/886.83 = 579.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 886.83 × 579.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 514,246.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,246.11/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.93

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