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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.43, 1,139.82 and 579.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.43, 1,139.82 and 579.07 is: 869.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.43 : 1,139.82 = 579.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.43/1,139.82 = 579.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.43x = 1,139.82 × 579.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.43x = 660,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,035.57/759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.12

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