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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.23, 1,197.51 and 579.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.23, 1,197.51 and 579.57 is: 868.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.23 : 1,197.51 = 579.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.23/1,197.51 = 579.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.23x = 1,197.51 × 579.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.23x = 694,040.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,040.87/799.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.39

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