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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.01, 1,264.28 and 579.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.01, 1,264.28 and 579.69 is: 800.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.01 : 1,264.28 = 579.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.01/1,264.28 = 579.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.01x = 1,264.28 × 579.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.01x = 732,887.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,887.57/916.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.09

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