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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.13, 1,206.16 and 579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.13, 1,206.16 and 579.76 is: 799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.13 : 1,206.16 = 579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.13/1,206.16 = 579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.13x = 1,206.16 × 579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.13x = 699,278.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,278.86/874.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.98

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