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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.27, 1,206.89 and 579.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.27, 1,206.89 and 579.03 is: 799.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.27 : 1,206.89 = 579.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.27/1,206.89 = 579.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.27x = 1,206.89 × 579.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.27x = 698,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,825.52/874.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.32

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