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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.02, 1,070.49 and 579.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.02, 1,070.49 and 579.42 is: 800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.02 : 1,070.49 = 579.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.02/1,070.49 = 579.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.02x = 1,070.49 × 579.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.02x = 620,263.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,263.32/775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.32

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