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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.44, 1,206.81 and 579.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.44, 1,206.81 and 579.51 is: 799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.44 : 1,206.81 = 579.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.44/1,206.81 = 579.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.44x = 1,206.81 × 579.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.44x = 699,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,358.46/874.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.78

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