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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.57, 1,207.64 and 581.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.57, 1,207.64 and 581.15 is: 802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.57 : 1,207.64 = 581.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.57/1,207.64 = 581.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.57x = 1,207.64 × 581.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.57x = 701,811.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,811.04/874.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.46

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