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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.44, 1,257.15 and 579.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.44, 1,257.15 and 579.95 is: 799.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.44 : 1,257.15 = 579.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.44/1,257.15 = 579.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.44x = 1,257.15 × 579.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.44x = 729,084.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,084.14/911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.93

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