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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.35, 1,051.99 and 579.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.35, 1,051.99 and 579.23 is: 867.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.35 : 1,051.99 = 579.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.35/1,051.99 = 579.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.35x = 1,051.99 × 579.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.35x = 609,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,344.17/702.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.58

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