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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.44, 1,215.72 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.44, 1,215.72 and 579.96 is: 868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.44 : 1,215.72 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.44/1,215.72 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.44x = 1,215.72 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.44x = 705,068.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,068.97/811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.91

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