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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.10, 1,257.52 and 579.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.10, 1,257.52 and 579.47 is: 799.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.10 : 1,257.52 = 579.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.10/1,257.52 = 579.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.10x = 1,257.52 × 579.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.10x = 728,690.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,690.28/911.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.79

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