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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.74, 1,207.50 and 580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.74, 1,207.50 and 580.38 is: 801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.74 : 1,207.50 = 580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.74/1,207.50 = 580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.74x = 1,207.50 × 580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.74x = 700,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,808.85/874.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.16

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