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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.07, 1,030.46 and 579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.07, 1,030.46 and 579.46 is: 799.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.07 : 1,030.46 = 579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.07/1,030.46 = 579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.07x = 1,030.46 × 579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.07x = 597,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,105.20/747.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.26

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