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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.34, 991.41 and 579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.34, 991.41 and 579.90 is: 799.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.34 : 991.41 = 579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.34/991.41 = 579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.34x = 991.41 × 579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.34x = 574,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,918.66/719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.23

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