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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,206.15 and 558.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,206.15 and 558.79 is: 771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,206.15 = 558.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,206.15 = 558.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,206.15 × 558.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 673,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,981.68/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.08

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