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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.85, 1,075.23 and 579.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.85, 1,075.23 and 579.15 is: 868.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.85 : 1,075.23 = 579.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.85/1,075.23 = 579.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.85x = 1,075.23 × 579.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.85x = 622,719.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,719.45/716.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.69

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