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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754, 1,040.79 and 579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754, 1,040.79 and 579.04 is: 799.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754 : 1,040.79 = 579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754/1,040.79 = 579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754x = 1,040.79 × 579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754x = 602,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,659.04/754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.28

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