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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.96, 1,156.86 and 579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.96, 1,156.86 and 579 is: 867.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.96 : 1,156.86 = 579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.96/1,156.86 = 579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.96x = 1,156.86 × 579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.96x = 669,821.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,821.94/771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.69

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