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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.72, 1,119.24 and 579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.72, 1,119.24 and 579.44 is: 797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.72 : 1,119.24 = 579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.72/1,119.24 = 579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.72x = 1,119.24 × 579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.72x = 648,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,532.43/812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.98

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