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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.20, 1,039.98 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.20, 1,039.98 and 579.96 is: 799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.20 : 1,039.98 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.20/1,039.98 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.20x = 1,039.98 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.20x = 603,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,146.80/754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.72

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