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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.63, 1,205.60 and 579.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.63, 1,205.60 and 579.11 is: 799.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.63 : 1,205.60 = 579.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.63/1,205.60 = 579.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.63x = 1,205.60 × 579.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.63x = 698,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,166.09/873.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.16

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