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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.30, 1,257.26 and 579.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.30, 1,257.26 and 579.87 is: 800.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.30 : 1,257.26 = 579.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.30/1,257.26 = 579.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.30x = 1,257.26 × 579.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.30x = 729,044.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,044.46/911.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.01

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