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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.18, 1,039.53 and 579.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.18, 1,039.53 and 579.58 is: 798.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.18 : 1,039.53 = 579.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.18/1,039.53 = 579.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.18x = 1,039.53 × 579.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.18x = 602,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,490.80/754.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.87

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