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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.76, 1,207.22 and 579.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.76, 1,207.22 and 579.51 is: 799.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.76 : 1,207.22 = 579.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.76/1,207.22 = 579.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.76x = 1,207.22 × 579.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.76x = 699,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,596.06/874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.76

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