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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.87, 1,206.44 and 579.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.87, 1,206.44 and 579.54 is: 800.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.87 : 1,206.44 = 579.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.87/1,206.44 = 579.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.87x = 1,206.44 × 579.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.87x = 699,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,177.34/873.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.09

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