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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.82, 1,258.08 and 579.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.82, 1,258.08 and 579.99 is: 800.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.82 : 1,258.08 = 579.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.82/1,258.08 = 579.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.82x = 1,258.08 × 579.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.82x = 729,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,673.82/911.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.24

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