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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.31, 1,206.62 and 579.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.31, 1,206.62 and 579.07 is: 799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.31 : 1,206.62 = 579.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.31/1,206.62 = 579.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.31x = 1,206.62 × 579.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.31x = 698,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,708.51/874.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.15

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