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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.18, 1,063.08 and 579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.18, 1,063.08 and 579.46 is: 868.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.18 : 1,063.08 = 579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.18/1,063.08 = 579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.18x = 1,063.08 × 579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.18x = 616,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,012.34/709.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.63

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