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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.92, 1,058.60 and 579.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.92, 1,058.60 and 579.17 is: 864.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.92 : 1,058.60 = 579.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.92/1,058.60 = 579.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.92x = 1,058.60 × 579.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.92x = 613,113.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,113.46/708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.86

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