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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 970.29 and 579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 970.29 and 579.48 is: 800.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 970.29 = 579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/970.29 = 579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 970.29 × 579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 562,263.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,263.65/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.26

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