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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.58, 1,257.36 and 579.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.58, 1,257.36 and 579.58 is: 800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.58 : 1,257.36 = 579.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.58/1,257.36 = 579.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.58x = 1,257.36 × 579.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.58x = 728,740.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,740.71/910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.30

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