Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.56, 1,206 and 579.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 874.56, 1,206 and 579.72 is: 799.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874.56 : 1,206 = 579.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874.56/1,206 = 579.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874.56x = 1,206 × 579.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874.56x = 699,142.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 699,142.32/874.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799.42
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