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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.19, 1,310.59 and 581.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.19, 1,310.59 and 581.67 is: 872.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.19 : 1,310.59 = 581.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.19/1,310.59 = 581.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.19x = 1,310.59 × 581.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.19x = 762,329.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,329.43/874.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.05

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