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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,205.91 and 579.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,205.91 and 579.69 is: 799.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,205.91 = 579.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,205.91 = 579.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,205.91 × 579.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 699,053.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,053.97/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.76

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