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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.01, 1,257.33 and 579.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.01, 1,257.33 and 579.58 is: 799.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.01 : 1,257.33 = 579.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.01/1,257.33 = 579.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.01x = 1,257.33 × 579.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.01x = 728,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,723.32/911.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.91

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