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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.70, 1,206.08 and 579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.70, 1,206.08 and 579.40 is: 799.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.70 : 1,206.08 = 579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.70/1,206.08 = 579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.70x = 1,206.08 × 579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.70x = 698,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,799.86/873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.82

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