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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.74, 1,201.29 and 579.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.74, 1,201.29 and 579.43 is: 869.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.74 : 1,201.29 = 579.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.74/1,201.29 = 579.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.74x = 1,201.29 × 579.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.74x = 696,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,063.46/800.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.28

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