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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.58, 1,257.79 and 579.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.58, 1,257.79 and 579.88 is: 800.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.58 : 1,257.79 = 579.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.58/1,257.79 = 579.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.58x = 1,257.79 × 579.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.58x = 729,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,370.38/911.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.12

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