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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.07, 1,129.73 and 579.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.07, 1,129.73 and 579.42 is: 799.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.07 : 1,129.73 = 579.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.07/1,129.73 = 579.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.07x = 1,129.73 × 579.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.07x = 654,585.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,585.26/819.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.18

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