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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.25, 1,205.17 and 579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.25, 1,205.17 and 579 is: 798.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.25 : 1,205.17 = 579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.25/1,205.17 = 579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.25x = 1,205.17 × 579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.25x = 697,793.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,793.43/874.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.16

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