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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.62, 1,043.96 and 579.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.62, 1,043.96 and 579.79 is: 799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.62 : 1,043.96 = 579.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.62/1,043.96 = 579.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.62x = 1,043.96 × 579.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.62x = 605,277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,277.57/756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.98

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