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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.69, 1,062.25 and 579.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.69, 1,062.25 and 579.22 is: 869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.69 : 1,062.25 = 579.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.69/1,062.25 = 579.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.69x = 1,062.25 × 579.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.69x = 615,272.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,272.34/707.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.41

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