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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.09, 1,204.76 and 578.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.09, 1,204.76 and 578.84 is: 797.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.09 : 1,204.76 = 578.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.09/1,204.76 = 578.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.09x = 1,204.76 × 578.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.09x = 697,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,360.38/874.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.82

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