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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.59, 1,207.27 and 579.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.59, 1,207.27 and 579.75 is: 800.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.59 : 1,207.27 = 579.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.59/1,207.27 = 579.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.59x = 1,207.27 × 579.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.59x = 699,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,914.78/874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.28

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