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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.45, 1,206.93 and 579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.45, 1,206.93 and 579.76 is: 800.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.45 : 1,206.93 = 579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.45/1,206.93 = 579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.45x = 1,206.93 × 579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.45x = 699,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,729.74/874.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.19

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