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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.77, 1,208.18 and 579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.77, 1,208.18 and 579.52 is: 800.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.77 : 1,208.18 = 579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.77/1,208.18 = 579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.77x = 1,208.18 × 579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.77x = 700,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,167.43/874.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.41

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