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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.59, 1,214.74 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.59, 1,214.74 and 579.96 is: 870.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.59 : 1,214.74 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.59/1,214.74 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.59x = 1,214.74 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.59x = 704,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,494.54/809.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.19

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