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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.55, 1,057.30 and 579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.55, 1,057.30 and 579.44 is: 799.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.55 : 1,057.30 = 579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.55/1,057.30 = 579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.55x = 1,057.30 × 579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.55x = 612,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,635.18/766.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.22

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