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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.44, 1,207.68 and 580.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.44, 1,207.68 and 580.95 is: 802.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.44 : 1,207.68 = 580.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.44/1,207.68 = 580.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.44x = 1,207.68 × 580.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.44x = 701,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,601.70/874.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.34

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