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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.67, 1,214.74 and 579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.67, 1,214.74 and 579.04 is: 869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.67 : 1,214.74 = 579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.67/1,214.74 = 579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.67x = 1,214.74 × 579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.67x = 703,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,380.82/808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.80

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