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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.37, 1,119.91 and 579.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.37, 1,119.91 and 579.09 is: 798.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.37 : 1,119.91 = 579.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.37/1,119.91 = 579.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.37x = 1,119.91 × 579.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.37x = 648,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,532.52/812.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.32

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