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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.74, 1,058.27 and 579.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.74, 1,058.27 and 579.17 is: 800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.74 : 1,058.27 = 579.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.74/1,058.27 = 579.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.74x = 1,058.27 × 579.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.74x = 612,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,910.05/765.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.42

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