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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.43, 1,307.59 and 579.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.43, 1,307.59 and 579.13 is: 868.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.43 : 1,307.59 = 579.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.43/1,307.59 = 579.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.43x = 1,307.59 × 579.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.43x = 757,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,264.60/871.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.99

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